Last photos for now: A peaceful European paper wasp (Polistes dominula) collecting food (or drinking water?) from the flowers of some grass.

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Another edible plant from our garden: A tassel hyacinth (Muscari comosum).

Its bulbs are considered a delicacy in southern Italy (#Lampascioni) and on the island of Crete (#Ascodulaki). They are said to be very tasty; however, according to various reports preparation is a mess because they contain a sticky fluid. I still want to try some.

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Tragopogon porrifolius, again. This one has a tiny visitor.

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These beetles (most likely Eulasia pareyssei) are everywhere in our garden. They seem to loooove yellow flowers … and sometimes, each other. 🤭

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“I'm off, bye!” — bzzzzzz…

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Tragopogon porrifolius, again.

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Beautiful flower in our garden, most likely an “oyster plant” (Tragopogon porrifolius). Its leaves can be cooked as #horta (Greek boiled vegetables), and its roots are edible as well.

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Bombus argillaceus, spotted on #Euboea, #Greece, 14-Apr-2026.

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A “scarce swallowtail” (Iphiclides podalirius), spotted on #Euboea, #Greece, 14-Apr-2026.

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“Bzzzzzzzz…” 🐝

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