I was concentrating on the Yellow Swallowtail butterfly circling a buttonbush, not noticing the dragonfly or the bee until looking at the photos later.

The bush was rooted down an embankment into a swampy area frequented by snakes and alligators so my angle options were limited.

The bee moved on…

The butterfly sampled all of the buttons while the dragonfly had a rest.

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
July 20, 2024