The poppy that grows in the Netherlands is found mainly on dry sandy soil that has recently been churned up, such as on railroad embankments or on sand flats. The seeds of the poppy retain their germinative power for a very long time underground and germinate when they return to the surface, sometimes after years. The poppy is therefore a true pioneer species. Poppy has no nectar glands, but provides high-quality pollen for honeybees, for example. Source: Wikipedia
The hoverfly
Moreover, they are very useful: hoverflies are, like bees, pollinators. In addition, the larvae of a hoverfly eat other larvae, including those of the aphid. This is, of course, also a good thing. They are beautiful insects and they are also super agile.
You can easily recognize hoverflies by their antennae. They usually have shorter antennae than bees or wasps. They are also very quiet animals that often curiously approach you. They then quickly flap their wings while hovering in the same place. Hoverflies also have only a tongue and no jaws and short hair. And you need not be afraid, they never sting. source:NPO Early Birds
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