一株正在盛开的薄荷植物，很可能是留兰香（Mentha spicata），吸引着如赤黑陶蜂（Pacho

asps are black with dull rusty-red coloration alternating around their bodies. They are relatively small, with wings measuring just under 0.39 inches (1 cm) in males, and slightly longer in females. They are solitary insect predators that are generally not aggressive, though they can sting if threatened. The adults nectar on flowers, such as the mint shown in the view, while larvae feed on paralyzed caterpillars. Mint (Mentha genus) is specifically identifiable by its square stems, aromatic leaves, and spikes of small flowers. The plant features bold spikes of tubular white to lilac-colored flowers that rise above its green, fragrant, oval-shaped leaves during the late summer. The white flower spikes are highly attractive to bees and other insects, serving as a food source.