Prolific Anemones bloomed about six weeks ago, monopolizing the back garden fence. I’ve been gathering them into bouquets every few days, then bringing them indoors. Little did I know that atop those crisp white blooms and their buttercup yellow centers there was a party going on.

Anemones line the fence

It wasn’t your typical, garden-variety party.  In fact, I wasn’t even invited.  Apparently you needed four to six legs to attend, and the invites are on the QT.  I don’t think my neighbors even knew!

The party host wasn’t available for comment, so instead I snapped a few pics of the guests.  Our host has an eclectic group of friends, including elegant grasshoppers, busy-body ants and even the low-brow house fly.  I didn’t recognize all of the party goers. A few of their identities remain a mystery.

Mystery Guest

I don’t want to name names, but things may have gotten a bit out of hand.  I saw a small spider chatting with a grasshopper, and in the next shot…the spider was gone!  Do you think I should say something to the host?  One of the spotted guests spent most of his time at the food table, while the ant kept darting in and out of the petals.  I think he had too much pollen to drink.

A grasshopper and a spider chatting it up

Ant running laps. Too much pollen?

The house fly enjoyed making the rounds, but the others seemed to be avoiding her.  It might have been her over-powering perfume.

Flowers and Flies

I’m no party crasher, so I finished taking my pictures and left.  Back on the patio steps once again, you would never know there was a party going on.