Southern Fleabane Erigeron quercifolius
Southern Fleabane is a little daisy-like weed that grows in my lawn. I've seen bees collect pollen from its flowers:
Southern Fleabane, Erigeron quercifolius, Flowers
I think this bug is a Chauliognathus marginatus beetle. Whichever beetle is is, it was really enjoying the Sothern Fleabane.
Southern Fleabane, Erigeron quercifolius, Bee getting pollen from flower
Southern Fleabane, Erigeron quercifolius, Stem and Leaves
When viewed very very closely, the leaves and stems are hairy.
Southern Fleabane, Erigeron quercifolius, close-up of flower
Chauliognathus marginatus beetle on Southern Fleabane, Erigeron quercifolius flower
Southern Fleabane, Erigeron quercifolius, close-up of hairy stem and leaf
Chauliognathus marginatus beetle on Southern Fleabane, Erigeron quercifolius flower
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