tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8712110501673732079.post7934589558301596779..comments2024-03-22T13:57:03.401-05:00Comments on The Peace Bee Farmer: Over-Winter SurvivalRichard Underhillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00014016516339819639noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8712110501673732079.post-87095345447852885962011-03-19T21:06:11.860-05:002011-03-19T21:06:11.860-05:00Luddite,
Yes, this is an aging bee. The older bees...Luddite,<br />Yes, this is an aging bee. The older bees lose the hair on their abdomens and take on a shiny appearance. Some older bees will show tattering of their wings. The pollen pellets on the bee’s hind legs indicate that she is foraging for pollen. Pollen foragers often stay on the flower for a longer period of time and are easier to photograph. <br /><br />The blooms of the fruiting trees are a true signal that winter is turning into spring. You will have to wait a little longer in New England, though.<br />--RichardRichard Underhillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00014016516339819639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8712110501673732079.post-33492959626434633992011-03-19T13:20:06.698-05:002011-03-19T13:20:06.698-05:00lovely photo! the bee appeared somewhat hairless ...lovely photo! the bee appeared somewhat hairless - is this an "aged" forager?The Starved Idiothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09687455585038744083noreply@blogger.com