Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2016/06/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]and much of the food we eat. > On Jun 11, 2016, at 2:54 PM, Ted Grant <tedgrant at shaw.ca> wrote: > > Hi Jim, > True! Sorry I forgot about the "pollinating side of bees?" > I suppose if they become extinct? So would the beautiful fields of flowers > many of the CREW photograph???? > What an incredible disaster that would be. :-( > ted > > -----Original Message----- > From: LUG [mailto:lug-bounces+tedgrant=shaw.ca at leica-users.org] On > Behalf Of > Jim Nichols > Sent: June-11-16 12:48 PM > To: Leica Users Group > Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: Bees at the Buddleia Bush > > 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. >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > > _______________________________________________ > 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 > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information