I've been documenting the pollinators, the predators, and the other
visitors to fall flowers of goldenrod and aster this year, with closeup
photos, which are available now for all to see. Almost all are beneficials,
rather than pests.

  I may have not seen every possible visitor, but I'll bet I've come close,
and I have pics of all I have seen, but one megachilid bee and one small
wasp, that were too spooky to ever get close to.  One thing I have not been
able to do is document the night visitors as I wanted. My infrared closeup
photography needs some work, perhaps some new tools.

   There are still a few unidentified, and you may be able to help. Others
may just want to learn the identity of those critters that they see.  All can
enjoy the wonder of these creatures and the little ecosystems based on these
two very important plants.  You can see them at:

http://pollinator.com/goldenrod.htm
         and
http://pollinator.com/aster.htm

    Pictures are available free for NONPROFIT, educational use, with
certain conditions. For commercial use, contact me.


Dave Green
The Pollination Home Page:   http://pollinator.com