[Leica] IMG: Bees at the Buddleia Bush

[jhnichols at lighttube.net (Jim Nichols)]

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.
>