Flower Power – 2022 Pic of the Week # 35

Rosa canina

“Life is the flower for which love is the honey.” –  Victor Hugo

I took this picture in my overgrown garden. The plant is a Rosa canina/wild rose.

Protecting pollinating insects, especially Apoidea, is of fundamental importance since they play an essential role in pollinating a wide range of crops and wild plants.

Other pollinating insects to protect:

Bumblebees, wasps, butterflies, moths, flies, hoverflies, scarabs, ladybugs, grasshoppers, etc.

“La vita è il fiore per il quale l’amore è il miele.” – Victor Hugo

Ho preso questa foto nel mio giardino. La pianta è una Rosa canina.

La protezione degli insetti impollinatori, in  particolare apoidei, è di fondamentale rilevanza,  poiché essi svolgono un importante ruolo nell’impollinazione di una  vasta gamma di colture e piante selvatiche.

Altri insetti impollinatori da salvaguardare:

Bombi, vespe, farfalle, falene, mosche, sirfidi, scarabei, coccinellidi, cavalette, ecc.

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Author: eleanorannpeterson

I’m a nature-loving adventurer and children’s book author/illustrator whose life has been an exhilarating journey. Originally hailing from Ottawa, Canada, I developed a deep fascination for wildlife while chasing after wild animals in the swamps. Although I initially aspired to become a veterinarian, my path took an unexpected turn when I relocated to Italy. In Italy, I pursued my passion for nature by earning a BS in Environmental Sciences and Territorial Management. This educational experience further ignited my love of writing about the natural world and its diverse wildlife. I’m an active member of several professional organizations, including SCBWI, 12x12PB Challenge, ICWA, and the Children’s Book Academy. Constantly seeking growth and connection within the industry, I engage with fellow writers and storytellers. Despite my affinity for all creatures, I humorously admit that my nine cats can be the most challenging animals to handle. When I’m not wrangling my feline friends, I spend my time writing, doodling, playing with clay, gardening, and exploring the enchanting Italian countryside with my husband. I also love preparing homemade pasta, showcasing my culinary skills.

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  1. Wonderful pic! Love the pollinators. We had a rough winter here in Canada. I was talking to a bee-keeper and he said the hives down to something like 20% (I can’t remember the exact number, but it was really low). So, in the spring, he and the other bee-keepers were actively building up their hives. He ordered some of his bees from Italy! As of July, he said the hives are nearly at 90% now, which is good news 🙂

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    1. Bee keepers in Italy are battling against Varroa. Varroa destructor is an external parasitic mite that attacks and feeds on the honey bees. I hope varroa didn’t make it to Canada. Happy to know that the bee colony is flourishing. My crazy mind thought about nanotechnology. Could scientists implant some kind of device in the bees to teach them how to defend themselves from varroa?

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