Solitary Bee Collection
Discover the fascinating world of solitary bees. 🐝🌼 In Bamberg, Germany, a Poppy bee named Osmia papaveris can be seen resting on a vibrant Common poppy
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Discover the fascinating world of solitary bees. 🐝🌼 In Bamberg, Germany, a Poppy bee named Osmia papaveris can be seen resting on a vibrant Common poppy. But this little bee has more than just relaxation in mind - it's actually cutting pieces of petals to use as nesting material. Bundling them up carefully, these small packages are brought back to its sandy nest walls. Not far away, a Small scissor bee called Chelostoma campanularum approaches a garden bee hotel in flight. It's amazing how these bees find their way to such specific locations. Meanwhile, an incredible composite image showcases Wallaceas giant bee alongside European honey bees. The diversity and beauty of these buzzing creatures is truly awe-inspiring. Watch out for the Carpenter bee nectaring on Clary sage. These industrious bees play an essential role in pollination while enjoying the sweet rewards nature provides. A Slender mining or Common furrow bee known as Lasioglossum calceatum feeds on ragwort in Brockley. Their delicate presence reminds us of the intricate balance within ecosystems. Did you know that some bees even make their homes inside old snail shells? The two-coloured mason bee (Osmia bicolor) is one such example - resourceful and adaptable creatures indeed. Witness the emergence of female Red mason bees from their nest holes drilled into logs. Nature's miracles unfold right before our eyes. Love is in the air as a pair of Red mason bees engage in mating rituals on wallflowers in Hertfordshire, England. May love bloom everywhere. But not all interactions between insects are so harmonious - behold the Ruby-tailed wasp curled up defensively after being dragged from a Silver leaf cutter bee's nest tunnel. Survival instincts at work.