Re: (bees & bugs) was shrub needed


> Remember when choosing a plant that is near a door that is opened and
>shut often that some plants draw stinging insects that you may not 
>want near your door.
Good point!

> There are plenty of bumble bees and a bug that looks similar to a
bumble bee but had a sort of 
>fan tail. It hovers like a hummingbird, but is a bug.

Actually, I think it's a moth - I once knew the name . . . .but it
escapes me.  It hovers at my tall purple phlox, has a long proboscis, and
a tail like a lobster???  First time I saw it, I was thrilled to see a
hummingbird . . . .ah well. . . live and learn.

Anyone know this moth's name?

Pat
USDA Zone 5 Milwaukee suburb - Wisconsin
Pat-Mitchell@juno.com

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