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  • Lesser Celandine

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    Invasive Species in Southwestern BC by Laura Black Name: Ficaria verna (formerly Ranunculas ficaria)                                  Common Names: lesser celandine, pilewort, figwort, fig buttercup Family: Ranunculaceae Genus: Ficaria   Status in BC: Weed Class B Reported invasions are in limited areas of Southwestern B.C. Native to: Europe, Asia & North Africa  Toxic: Humans, livestock  Ecology: Pollinated by bees,…

  • Could We See Some ID?

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    There are bee-like flies and fly-like bees. We are taught how to spot the difference. In this case the fly is at the forefront, the bumblebee behind. Bee, Fly or Wasp? excerpt from the TSMG page: Common Bees of the Southern Interior of BCFlies◆ 2 wings◆ Short, thick antennae◆ Ski-goggle eyes◆ Thick waist/chunky body ◆…