A Green lynx spider (Peucetia viridans) perched upon goldenrod blooms. Raleigh, North Carolina.

A Common thread-waisted wasp (Ammophila procera) is busy pollinating goldenrod blooms. Raleigh, North Carolina.

A Red-banded Hairstreak (Calycopis cecrops) enjoys the goldenrod. Raleigh, North Carolina.