These tired little bees are Melissodes bimaculata.Which is a type of long-horned bee. I guess after a busy day gathering nectar and pollen it makes even the busiest bee gets tired. I occasionally find these little bees on plants 2 or 3 at a time but never before as many as this picture portrays. I captured this image last summer in some tall grasses near our pond. When we think of insects, if we think of them at all, we rarely think of them napping.
that. is. adorable.
ReplyDeleteCouldn't find them in my Peterson so looked them up on the net.The one and only article came up showing them sleeping also.Nice post.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean Bio, it is hard to imagine insects "sleeping' and it is very cute.
ReplyDeletePrairie I had the same experience, almost all photos show them sleeping, maybe that is the only time they sit still long enough to be photographed?
Oh that is so darn CUUUuuuUUUUTE.
ReplyDeleteisn't though?
ReplyDeleteIs this your Brenda Photo Challenge photo? If it is, it's a great one...I'll check back later...Happy weekend to you!
ReplyDeleteThanks Donna, and yes this is my entry picture. Finding a picture that goes along with her current theme that is also insect related was a challenge. I thought these napping bees were perfect.
ReplyDeleteWell, I Love it and it IS perfect!! You did Beautifully sweetie!
ReplyDeleteHope you join in on more of the Challenges!!
Great job!
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LOL, thank you Donna. You are so kind. I plan to join more contests , it will be fun to try and tie them in with insects.
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