I was wondering who was making all those half circle patterns in the morning glory leaves. I suspected a leaf cutter bee, but it took awhile for me to actually spot one in action. Today I noticed a bee kept returning to the same vine to collect leaf bits, so I parked myself there for awhile and took some photos.
For the past few evenings I’ve noticed this carpenter bee napping in the escallonia bush. She might snooze for a half hour or so, then she’s on her way again.
I’m instagramming it today folks – another cell phone shot. After hearing the alarming news about thousands of bumble bees dying in Oregon on Monday, the result of improper use of pesticides, I felt compelled to post another photo relating to Pollinator Week and the organizations that exist to protect bees and educate the public. We really depend on these little guys, more than most people realize. It will be a tragedy beyond measure if we lose them.
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