BEES & THEIR LOOKALIKES

Here is a blooming Camellia sasanqua 'Yuletide' growing in one of our larger containers by the entrance doors to the Ag Center.  It is underplanted with White Cool Wave Pansies (Viola x wittrockiana).
Upon close (but not too close) inspection, you will see a yellow jacket wasp gathering the flower's nectar.  They are beneficial in the garden as they prey on pest insects.

You can read more about non-bees here:
NON-HONEYBEE STINGING INSECTS

Photo by H. Wilson