Underestimated Habitat Value?

Seemingly sterile cityscapes may not be as sterile as they first appear:


While we are not sure if this shrub is native to the area we do know that it provides a valuable nectar source. We saw all of these pollinators in just a minute of observation!

Tachinid fly:


European Honeybee:


Queen Butterfly:


American Snout Butterfly (this was a first for both of us - what a cool critter!):


Gray Hairstreak Butterfly:


Wonders never cease, they say...