Posted on October 17, 2012October 11, 2012 by RobertaWordless Wednesday: Salvia Bee Have you ever noticed the stamens emerging from a pineapple sage (Salvia) flower? Today they were attracting bees. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)
James, My best guess is something near Amegilla, because they are strong buzz pollinators. They are attracted to a nearby potatobush (Solanum) I have a video of the females working the flowers, I just haven’t gotten it posted.
Haave you gotten an ID for this cute bee?
James,
My best guess is something near Amegilla, because they are strong buzz pollinators. They are attracted to a nearby potatobush (Solanum) I have a video of the females working the flowers, I just haven’t gotten it posted.