There are five butterflies on this small cluster of fleabane, and others were trying to get in on the action, as were bumble bees and other bees. The big problem is that the roadsides had been mowed and there were few nectaring plants for insects. Very distressing to see this, especially as the management has been repeatedly told that the mowing of roadsides at this time of year has a very negative impact on butterflies and other beneficial insects (pollinators).
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