Bees

Here is an update from researcher Mike “We would very much appreciate if you could…

This researcher would like assistance with locating a ground nesting colony of Andrena bees.  (Stylopized…

I had to go to my old stomping ground to get this article.  In 10…

Osmia californica cocoons are yellowish with bright orange frass (fecal pellets) Osmia californica cocoons

The Wasmann Journal of Biology  (Vol 32 no 1 1974) has an excellent article on…

Finding anything written about Osmia californica is not easy.  Although I found an article written…

This little mason bee Osmia californica, emerges soon after the early spring mason bee Osmia…

This beautiful and wonderfully scented rose is a mega-attractant to bees.  A old variety that…

Two bumble bees ready for flight. This is a large new queen that will be…

This is one of my favorite flowers!  Dandelions are a welcome color in the spring…