My pawpaws are flowering. The Gurney's pawpaw has only 4 buds, and some critter has taken a bite out of 2 of the 4. The buds on the trees on the other side of the yard are not being bothered. The Gurney's pawpaw is my only tree that I am sure has different genetics from the other flowering trees. I really hope that all the buds mature to flowers and fruit on this particular tree because it is my only cross pollinator at present.

I found a fly hanging out on my pawpaw with the most buds. Perhaps the flowers are starting to give off that stinky stench that I have read about. I don't smell anything, but perhaps the fly is more sensitive.