6/25/21 - Tiny bees in disturbed areas

While some bees are plant specialists, others are habitat specialists and likely plant generalists. One good example of this is the Eastern Calliopsis Bee (Calliopsis adreniformis). This is a tiny, very odd bee that is most at home in disturbed and slightly sandy areas with lots of small weeds. Late June through July is the time to find this species and its obligate parasite the Calliopsis Cuckoo Nomad Bee (Holcopasites calliopsidis). Both are tiny and easy to overlook - details, photos, and tips on finding them here: https://val.vtecostudies.org/projects/vtbees/calliopsis/

Posted on 28 June, 2021 00:43 by beeboy