Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2016/06/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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. > _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus