Subject: Perplexing Bumble Bee Geographic location of the bug: Campbell, Ohio Date: 07/13/2022 Time: 4:25 PM EDT Gentle Readers, Obviously Daniel is spending more time in the garden than he is at the computer, but it is raining this morning and it seemed like a good time to post some of your requests as well … Read more
Subject: Bumble Bee Geographic location of the bug: Campbell, Ohio Date: 05/02/2021 Time: 10:26 AM EDT Daniel is currently in Ohio and he has limited resources since he cannot use photoshop to crop, color correct or resize images, but while working in the garden yesterday, he could not help but to notice this lovely, large … Read more
Subject: Voluptuous Bee doing Yoga Geographic location of the bug: Alin, Calca, Peru Date: 10/28/2019 Time: 02:00 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman: Dear Bugman, During an am yoga practice this beautiful bee was sharing props with me. It appeared to love the strap! It was difficult to get a photo with out disturbing … Read more
Subject: Fuzzy Buzzy Bee Geographic location of the bug: 23454 – Va Beach, VA Date: 08/18/2019 Time: 05:19 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman: I’ve noticed a new pollinator in our gardens this summer but don’t recognize the species. I’m estimating 20-25MM in length, fairly robust, but not “chunky” like a bumble bee. I … Read more
Subject: Adorable bee Geographic location of the bug: Long Beach, California Date: 08/16/2019 Time: 02:51 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman: Hi Bugman! This cute fat fuzzy little friend and her buddies are frequent guests in my garden. My understanding is that only females have pollen baskets. Do they also distinguish her as a … Read more
Subject: Orange and black bee presume Geographic location of the bug: Uk Dewsbury wf12ort Date: 09/16/2018 Time: 07:19 AM EDT Your letter to the bugman: Hi I opened my door this morning to see a big black and Orange bee I think but not supposed to be in the UK never seen this in all … Read more