On 6/11/2016 10:29 AM, Jim Nichols wrote:
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.TIFF.html
In our wanderings, I see a lot of different species of both bumble and honey bees, but I've not seen a green bee like
that. Rather jewel like.
In the garden the other day I watched a moderate sized bumbler and two different honeys. One honey had a short abdomen
that stayed quiet. The other had a long abdomen that was in constant motion, like it was dancing to the beat of the
music in its headphones. :-)
Motion Moose
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