Bee fly was on a mustard flower. It was near a bunch of mustard growing on the side of the trail.
(CPP entomology xc)
CPP Entomology xc
This lady bug was seen resting in the sun on a leaf. Many others were seen close by. Image was taken at Claremont Hillls wilderness park at the beginning of the hiking trail right before the trail splits into two.
Vines are dead but there are scattered yellow fruits on the hillside.