Category: Bees

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  Lesser noticed (but often more exquisite) little native bees

  Euryglossinae and Hylaeinae Author Gary Taylor ◦ I gotta admit I’m a bit of a fan of our lesser noticed (but often more exquisite) little native bees, particularly Euryglossinae and Hylaeinae. Ok, quick run down here, bare with me, I’ll… Continue reading

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  The Coastal Moort

  Author Gary Taylor ◦ You notice over time that certain types of flowers will attract certain types of bees, yet others aren’t remotely interested… But everyone loves a platypus. Eucalyptus platypus, also known as the Coastal Moort, has to bee… Continue reading

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  alone in her last few moments to ponder such a short existence

  Author Gary Taylor ◦ My posts are usually happy but this one’s a bit of a sad one… I was standing near my BeeTown, but just back a bit ‘cos I’d noticed several different male Megachiles using a nearby post… Continue reading

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  The Art of a “Resin Bee”

  Author Gary Taylor ◦ The making of the resin bee’s nesting cap So, The Art of a “resin bee” making her nursery chamber cap… I’ve used a couple of different species to put this together. The first two pics are… Continue reading

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  Beauty is in the eye of the bee holder

  Author Gary Taylor ◦ Another common sight on the Morning Glory vine that has taken over at my place (hey, it’s green, it flowers profusely, the bees love it…) is Thyreus waroonensis, or (rather unimaginatively) the Waroona Cuckoo bee. For… Continue reading

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  The more you know…

  Author Gary Taylor ◦ what I do know, is that the more you know, the more you know… you really need to know more… These pics are in reverse order… First pic, “How’s this, is that better? Have you got… Continue reading

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  They’re not all blue

  Author Gary Taylor ◦ Five reasons why I prefer the name Amegilla to “Blue banded bee” 😀 They’re not all blue, actually, most aren’t… white, yellow, pale green, never a frown with golden brown (‘cept the only one I’ve ever… Continue reading

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  Illyarrie

  Author Gary Taylor ◦ It’s hard to pick a favourite when it comes to gum trees but for me the Illyarrie, or red capped gum (E. erythrocorys) is high up on the list. And not just for it’s stunning visual… Continue reading

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  The “buzz pollination” club

  Author Gary Taylor ◦ Lipotriches (Austranomia) australica, another one of my favourites that I reckon doesn’t get the “airtime” that she deserves. You’ll often see posts of male Lipotriches, fairly drably dressed in faded flannel compared the girls, and all… Continue reading

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  The unmistakable eyes of Megachile aurifrons

  Author Gary Taylor ◦ The unmistakable eyes of Megachile aurifrons, also known as the “Golden browed resin bee” (‘cos that’s what really stands out with this bee isn’t it… 😄). The bee in the following pic with the yellow and… Continue reading

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  How long do native bees live for

  Author Gary Taylor ◦ How long do native bees live for, and do they hibernate? Common question, I’ve always said “about four weeks” and “No, not really, well sort of, their pupae can remain kind of dormant, waiting until warmer… Continue reading

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  Sweat running down my face…

  Author Gary Taylor ◦ So after waiting patiently in the one spot, sweat running down my face and stinging my eyes but I can’t wipe it out in case I scare the bee off… Oh great… now something big is… Continue reading