Yet another observation of a Vernonia-visiting female Melissodes (which I guess is subgenus Eumelissodes and likely M. denticulatus).
Seen on Vernonia arkansana in a suburban native plant garden.
Net collection from Rattlesnake Master, at restored prairie site
On Springwood-white Heath (Erica carnea 'Springwood White') an excellent non-native early spring pollinator plant in the gardens of Distant Hill.