Post by loobyloo on Apr 12, 2023 15:24:14 GMT 1
(on another local expat site recently)
author: DON'T KILL HER !!! (photo showing bee - sorry unable to copy
This is a bee in the gardens right now. Her name is the Xylocopy bee. This is the largest bee in Europe (2.5 to 3 cm).
She doesn't bite (unless we aren't chasing her, of course). The Xyloscope is a "lonely" bee. But they can live in colonies,
that is, side by side. Black with blue wings... she is very beautiful but can be scary, her flight is fast and very noisy,
but she is not aggressive and rarely bites. It must be protected because it is rare and very useful... some people confuse
it with the Asian hornet!! Thank you for passing this long...
yep have the odd one (maybe the same one) nearly eveyday this time of year.... I think he's looking to nest under my pergola ****
We have these beautiful bees in our garden ****
They fly past like a B52 bomber. ****
We have several in the garden. So glad to know what they are. ****