Perplexing Bumble Bee

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

Bumble Bee from Peru

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

Perplexing Bumble Bee, we believe

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

Sonoran Bumble Bee

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

Red Tailed Bumble Bee from the UK

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