Top Tweets for #nativeBees
There’s a slanderous rumor that carpenter bees are always nectar robbing, but that’s not true. They’re perfectly willing to try doing it the old fashioned way if the flower is big enough, like this Hollyhock. [Alameda, CA 8-16-26] #bees #nativebees
“Uh, she’s doing something weird, I’ll just do a bit of grooming and move on.” It seems concentrating nectar is considered too vexing to interrupt with a mating attempt by male bees, as demonstrated by these longhorn bees. [Alameda, CA 8-16-26] #bees #nativebees
Did you know honey bees are not native to North America? 🐝 There are nearly 4,000 different species of native bees in North America. Spend a #GreenHour outside and learn how to safely observe native bees!
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When there are so few grains of pollen left you can count them, it’s important to get them all. This Lasioglossum kincaidii will tell you thoroughness is the key to success. She also knows show & tell is the best teachable moment. [Alameda, CA 8-14-26] #bees #nativebees
I’m not sure there was enough enthusiasm here to call this a real mating attempt, but either way, it seems even Masked Bees themselves have a hard time telling if another is a male or a female . The difference is pretty subtle. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ [Alameda, CA 8-8-26] #bees #nativebees
![sfbaybees's tweet photo. I’m not sure there was enough enthusiasm here to call this a real mating attempt, but either way, it seems even Masked Bees themselves have a hard time telling if another is a male or a female . The difference is pretty subtle. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ [Alameda, CA 8-8-26] #bees #nativebees https://t.co/pYiyxxMyGi](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HP8CV3MbEAAKVr-.jpg)
![sfbaybees's tweet photo. I’m not sure there was enough enthusiasm here to call this a real mating attempt, but either way, it seems even Masked Bees themselves have a hard time telling if another is a male or a female . The difference is pretty subtle. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ [Alameda, CA 8-8-26] #bees #nativebees https://t.co/pYiyxxMyGi](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HP8CV3CbgAYx1J9.jpg)
![sfbaybees's tweet photo. I’m not sure there was enough enthusiasm here to call this a real mating attempt, but either way, it seems even Masked Bees themselves have a hard time telling if another is a male or a female . The difference is pretty subtle. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ [Alameda, CA 8-8-26] #bees #nativebees https://t.co/pYiyxxMyGi](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HP8CV3AbgAMoGdj.jpg)
![sfbaybees's tweet photo. I’m not sure there was enough enthusiasm here to call this a real mating attempt, but either way, it seems even Masked Bees themselves have a hard time telling if another is a male or a female . The difference is pretty subtle. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ [Alameda, CA 8-8-26] #bees #nativebees https://t.co/pYiyxxMyGi](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HP8CV2_bgAAt-Xb.jpg)
Amateurs might get lured in by petals but this Dialictus knew better and went straight for the flower with just the good stuff. This isn’t slow motion - sticky flowers are tricky, but Grindelia is still wildly popular with most native bees. [Alameda, CA 8-8-26] #bees #nativebees
Ceratina and Dialictus are friends. I’m not saying best friends, just pals. Metallic recognizes metallic. [Alameda, CA 8-8-26] #bees #nativebees
![sfbaybees's tweet photo. Ceratina and Dialictus are friends. I’m not saying best friends, just pals. Metallic recognizes metallic. [Alameda, CA 8-8-26] #bees #nativebees https://t.co/FaELacoNIH](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HPiVIlpaUAQxTnr.jpg)
![sfbaybees's tweet photo. Ceratina and Dialictus are friends. I’m not saying best friends, just pals. Metallic recognizes metallic. [Alameda, CA 8-8-26] #bees #nativebees https://t.co/FaELacoNIH](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HPiVIloaUAMvuIz.jpg)
![sfbaybees's tweet photo. Ceratina and Dialictus are friends. I’m not saying best friends, just pals. Metallic recognizes metallic. [Alameda, CA 8-8-26] #bees #nativebees https://t.co/FaELacoNIH](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HPiVIlnb0AAo5CE.jpg)
Six limbs to grab pollen with probably sounds like plenty, but Ceratina small carpenter bees in a hurry don’t play around so grabbing with mouth parts as well it is. Also a nice look at how they move it back and pack it on their scopa. [Alameda, CA 7-6-26] #bees #nativebees
When Longhorn bees concentrate nectar it’s not so much blowing bubbles but spreading it out among their mouthparts to evaporate the water, as seen with this older female (missing one antenna) on a sunflower plant, appropriately enough. [Berkeley, CA 8-5-26] #bees #nativebees
Sometimes doing your chores while covered in sticky pollen and dealing with the persistent wind is A LOT so you chomp on to a flower stamen to take a few moments for yourself before carrying on. [Alameda, CA 7-27-26] #bees #nativebees
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Featured here:
1. Red-footed Cuckoo Leafcutter Bee (Coelioxys rufitarsis) ♀
2. Drury's Long-horned Bee (Melissodes druriellus) ♀
3. Modest Pebble Bee (Dianthidium pudicum) ♂
Which one is your favorite? #NativeBees #MacroPhotography #Entomology #Bugsnapz
Another occasional reminder that phoretic mites come in sizes appropriate to their bees. This little Halictus tripartitus has a single tiny pink mite on her eye. The mites hitch a ride to the nest where they act as a cleanup crew. [Alameda, CA 7-17-26] #bees #nativebees
![sfbaybees's tweet photo. Another occasional reminder that phoretic mites come in sizes appropriate to their bees. This little Halictus tripartitus has a single tiny pink mite on her eye. The mites hitch a ride to the nest where they act as a cleanup crew. [Alameda, CA 7-17-26] #bees #nativebees https://t.co/Ou2woWyPnq](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HNr-ouTaYAAgeLA.jpg)
Seasonal disclaimer: I do not have giant finger tips. Dialictus bees are small. This has been my [Finger] Tip Talk. [Alameda, CA 7-17-26] #bees #nativebees
![sfbaybees's tweet photo. Seasonal disclaimer: I do not have giant finger tips. Dialictus bees are small. This has been my [Finger] Tip Talk. [Alameda, CA 7-17-26] #bees #nativebees https://t.co/YjuxSJId7Y](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HNdVZiZbIAAW0v-.jpg)
![sfbaybees's tweet photo. Seasonal disclaimer: I do not have giant finger tips. Dialictus bees are small. This has been my [Finger] Tip Talk. [Alameda, CA 7-17-26] #bees #nativebees https://t.co/YjuxSJId7Y](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HNdVZiYaQAA4Mpt.jpg)
We all often see male European Wool Carder bees fighting for turf, but we don’t often see the price - this fellow managed to lose three of his four wings in battle. In fairness the Stachys bush he was on is unusually crowded with males. [Alameda, CA 6-12-26] #bees #nativebees
![sfbaybees's tweet photo. We all often see male European Wool Carder bees fighting for turf, but we don’t often see the price - this fellow managed to lose three of his four wings in battle. In fairness the Stachys bush he was on is unusually crowded with males. [Alameda, CA 6-12-26] #bees #nativebees https://t.co/alqgTqKweg](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HNH9jUXbsAA2ILC.jpg)
![sfbaybees's tweet photo. We all often see male European Wool Carder bees fighting for turf, but we don’t often see the price - this fellow managed to lose three of his four wings in battle. In fairness the Stachys bush he was on is unusually crowded with males. [Alameda, CA 6-12-26] #bees #nativebees https://t.co/alqgTqKweg](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HNH9jUVbsAALOLy.jpg)
![sfbaybees's tweet photo. We all often see male European Wool Carder bees fighting for turf, but we don’t often see the price - this fellow managed to lose three of his four wings in battle. In fairness the Stachys bush he was on is unusually crowded with males. [Alameda, CA 6-12-26] #bees #nativebees https://t.co/alqgTqKweg](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HNH9jUVbkAAzCow.jpg)
Too chilly for much native bee activity around lunchtime yesterday, but this male Longhorn bee was still on duty, diligently watching his turf. Side note - yes, he clearly has been doing a lot of pollinating! [Alameda, CA 7-7-26] #bees #nativebees
When Redflower Buckwheat is in full bloom (now, around here), it's insect pandemonium. Normally, you'll see a cuckoo bee occasionally. This bush had so many Nomada cuckoo bees, mostly males, that I got to witness aerial traffic collisions. [Alameda, CA 7-3-26] #bees #nativebees
![sfbaybees's tweet photo. When Redflower Buckwheat is in full bloom (now, around here), it's insect pandemonium. Normally, you'll see a cuckoo bee occasionally. This bush had so many Nomada cuckoo bees, mostly males, that I got to witness aerial traffic collisions. [Alameda, CA 7-3-26] #bees #nativebees https://t.co/j1D6EFDXFl](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HMjvFitaYAYx4jM.jpg)
![sfbaybees's tweet photo. When Redflower Buckwheat is in full bloom (now, around here), it's insect pandemonium. Normally, you'll see a cuckoo bee occasionally. This bush had so many Nomada cuckoo bees, mostly males, that I got to witness aerial traffic collisions. [Alameda, CA 7-3-26] #bees #nativebees https://t.co/j1D6EFDXFl](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HMjvFipbgAACLHf.jpg)
![sfbaybees's tweet photo. When Redflower Buckwheat is in full bloom (now, around here), it's insect pandemonium. Normally, you'll see a cuckoo bee occasionally. This bush had so many Nomada cuckoo bees, mostly males, that I got to witness aerial traffic collisions. [Alameda, CA 7-3-26] #bees #nativebees https://t.co/j1D6EFDXFl](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HMjvFioaYAEGDIY.jpg)
![sfbaybees's tweet photo. When Redflower Buckwheat is in full bloom (now, around here), it's insect pandemonium. Normally, you'll see a cuckoo bee occasionally. This bush had so many Nomada cuckoo bees, mostly males, that I got to witness aerial traffic collisions. [Alameda, CA 7-3-26] #bees #nativebees https://t.co/j1D6EFDXFl](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HMjvFioaYAAA-My.jpg)
Another reminder of how sm- Waaaait that’s not it. This Pyrobombus queen is a quality chonker. Also look at her perfect haircut. Clearly also still a youth. [Oakland, CA 6-27-26] #bees #bumblebees #nativebees
![sfbaybees's tweet photo. Another reminder of how sm- Waaaait that’s not it. This Pyrobombus queen is a quality chonker. Also look at her perfect haircut. Clearly also still a youth. [Oakland, CA 6-27-26] #bees #bumblebees #nativebees https://t.co/g4apwN1tTk](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HME8b63akAA1zYE.jpg)
![sfbaybees's tweet photo. Another reminder of how sm- Waaaait that’s not it. This Pyrobombus queen is a quality chonker. Also look at her perfect haircut. Clearly also still a youth. [Oakland, CA 6-27-26] #bees #bumblebees #nativebees https://t.co/g4apwN1tTk](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HME8b62awAAILFB.jpg)
![sfbaybees's tweet photo. Another reminder of how sm- Waaaait that’s not it. This Pyrobombus queen is a quality chonker. Also look at her perfect haircut. Clearly also still a youth. [Oakland, CA 6-27-26] #bees #bumblebees #nativebees https://t.co/g4apwN1tTk](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HME8b62aYAArXAO.jpg)
“Right on the road with bike and car traffic is the perfect mating spot!” - these Pyrobombus ding-dongs. Travel charm to the rescue once again. [6-27-26] #bees #nativebees #bumblebees #pollinatorweek
![sfbaybees's tweet photo. “Right on the road with bike and car traffic is the perfect mating spot!” - these Pyrobombus ding-dongs. Travel charm to the rescue once again. [6-27-26] #bees #nativebees #bumblebees #pollinatorweek https://t.co/VMuHsNomcj](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HL6uyyea8AA5ml8.jpg)
![sfbaybees's tweet photo. “Right on the road with bike and car traffic is the perfect mating spot!” - these Pyrobombus ding-dongs. Travel charm to the rescue once again. [6-27-26] #bees #nativebees #bumblebees #pollinatorweek https://t.co/VMuHsNomcj](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HL6uyydaAAAJ3ws.jpg)
![sfbaybees's tweet photo. “Right on the road with bike and car traffic is the perfect mating spot!” - these Pyrobombus ding-dongs. Travel charm to the rescue once again. [6-27-26] #bees #nativebees #bumblebees #pollinatorweek https://t.co/VMuHsNomcj](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HL6uyycagAAuO8p.jpg)
Cooler than anticipated at lunchtime yesterday but once again Kincaid’s sweat bees were a reliable sighting. [Alameda, CA 6-26-26] #bees #nativebees #pollinatorweek
Double the Dialictus. It's rare that there are enough little metallic sweat bees in one spot to create a traffic jam, requiring them to politely wait for their turn, but it does occasionally happen. [Alameda, CA 6-23-26] #bees #nativebees #pollinatorweek
![sfbaybees's tweet photo. Double the Dialictus. It's rare that there are enough little metallic sweat bees in one spot to create a traffic jam, requiring them to politely wait for their turn, but it does occasionally happen. [Alameda, CA 6-23-26] #bees #nativebees #pollinatorweek https://t.co/CPmkUqsrYw](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HLwqFGDaYAAL_Eg.jpg)
![sfbaybees's tweet photo. Double the Dialictus. It's rare that there are enough little metallic sweat bees in one spot to create a traffic jam, requiring them to politely wait for their turn, but it does occasionally happen. [Alameda, CA 6-23-26] #bees #nativebees #pollinatorweek https://t.co/CPmkUqsrYw](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HLwqFGAbwAAjlRZ.jpg)
![sfbaybees's tweet photo. Double the Dialictus. It's rare that there are enough little metallic sweat bees in one spot to create a traffic jam, requiring them to politely wait for their turn, but it does occasionally happen. [Alameda, CA 6-23-26] #bees #nativebees #pollinatorweek https://t.co/CPmkUqsrYw](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HLwqFGAacAARxYC.jpg)
![sfbaybees's tweet photo. Double the Dialictus. It's rare that there are enough little metallic sweat bees in one spot to create a traffic jam, requiring them to politely wait for their turn, but it does occasionally happen. [Alameda, CA 6-23-26] #bees #nativebees #pollinatorweek https://t.co/CPmkUqsrYw](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HLwqFF-a4AALsHz.jpg)
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