[Leica] IMG: Bees at the Buddleia Bush

[John McMaster]

It is far more complex than just honey....

john

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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

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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.
>