This observation found me, the beetle literally fell on my head while out for a walk. Fell from a young eucalyptus with a lot of new growth.
I need help to identify this species exactly, is it the Western Honeybee?
I need help to identify this species exactly, is it the Western Honeybee?
Collecting pollen from small purple flowers (non-native). A bit over 1 cm in length, unbothered by photographer, stayed close to ground and flew between shrubs. Moderately windy at time of observation
Collecting pollen from a flower
Bumble bees fly around here amongst other native bees in the flowers
Will update Location when I find out where it was. there were lots of beetles and other Insects attracted to lights at a soccer field, I'm just not sure which one. Sorry.
Will update Location when I find out where it was. there were lots of beetles and other Insects attracted to lights at a soccer field, I'm just not sure which one. Sorry.
Found inside the house and released into the garden
This tree is home to a hive of bees pollinating it’s own flowers, which is indicated by loud, overlapping buzzing.