[Leica] IMG: Bees at the Buddleia Bush

[jhnichols at lighttube.net (Jim Nichols)]

Hi Ted,

The bees are also very important for plant pollination.  The almond 
farmers in California have had a rough go for the last several years.

Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA

On 6/11/2016 2:34 PM, Ted Grant wrote:
> Jim,
> Environmental folks here in Canada are having a major fit regarding the
> Honey Bee populations across North America as they've dwindled drastically
> in the millions. And of course these are the bees that produce "Honey for 
> us
> humans to eat!"  :-(  And there doesn't seem to be an answer for the drop 
> of
> the bee population. :-(
>
> Ted
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: LUG [mailto:lug-bounces+tedgrant=shaw.ca at leica-users.org] On 
> Behalf Of
> Jim Nichols
> Sent: June-11-16 12:25 PM
> To: Leica Users Group
> Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: Bees at the Buddleia Bush
>
> Hi Ted,
>
> We've got a heat index of 98 deg F today, so I'm not venturing far from
> the house.  I went out to the Buddleia bush looking for butterflies, and
> found the tiny little green bee.  This was a case of not knowing what I
> had until I enlarged it.
>
> The Bumble Bees disappeared a few years ago.  Saw nothing but Carpenter
> Bees for a few years.  Now, the Bumble Bees seem to be making a comeback.
>
> Thanks for looking and commenting.
>
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
>
> On 6/11/2016 2:17 PM, Ted Grant wrote:
>> Hi Jim,
>> Hey they are neat! Both. I've never seen a green bee like that ever
> before?
>> Interesting colour!
>>
>> cheers,
>> ted
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: LUG [mailto:lug-bounces+tedgrant=shaw.ca at leica-users.org] On 
>> Behalf
> Of
>> Jim Nichols
>> Sent: June-11-16 10:30 AM
>> To: LUG at Leica-Users.org; Olympus Camera Discussion
>> Subject: [Leica] IMG: Bees at the Buddleia Bush
>>
>> The Buddleia bush is blooming, but butterflies are few.  However, a few
>> bees are finding the bush attractive.  First, a small Bumble Bee was
>> patiently making its rounds.  These have been scarce in recent years,
>> but seem to be returning.
>>
>>
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Bumble+Bee+on+Buddleia.tif.html
>> A small green bee was also working the blooms.  I have not observed this
>> variety previously, but it may be what is known as a small green sweat
>> bee.  There are many varieties.
>>
>>
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Small+Green+Bee+on+Buddleia.TIF
>> F.html
>>
>> Olympus E-1 with Leica Macro Elmarit-R 60mm
>>
>> Comments and critiques welcomed and appreciated.
>>
>
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