The Blue banded bee is said to be a native of Australia. I see them quite often among my flowers. They start work very early in the morning and continue till sunset. You can see one near the amaryllis in the photo above.
The bee gathers pollen , which is full of nutrients.
Then it enters another amaryllis flower and pollinates it. Whether it is a native of Australia or India, I am happy to see the industrious Blue banded bee in my garden.
This is my contribution to Nick's Floral Friday.
What an exquisite flower! I love the color! It is always a delight to visit your garden with its lovely, lovely flowers! Thank you for sharing the beauty! Have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
I am not particularly interested with the blue bee, haha, but of your amaryllis. If i can see them here, i will definitely get a few bulbs.
ReplyDeleteOh yes the blue banded bee is often seen in my garden. A good sign.
ReplyDeleteI have seen this bee in my garden too, but had no idea it was originalky from Australia!! and have not managed to capture it on camera yet either!!! lovely photos and post!
ReplyDeleteWe're both lucky enough to be able to see these fantastic bees in our gardens. They are doing such a great job. Your Amaryllis is just beautiful too.
ReplyDeletebeautiful amaryllis, that we know also as hippeastrum
ReplyDeletethe blue bee is so beautiful and those petals are colored magnificently...
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures you show of some beautiful flowers.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a good weekend.
Hanne Bente / hbt.finus.dk
What great pictures. Odd seeing a black and blue bee.
ReplyDeleteWonderful job capturing the blue banded bee! Great photos :) I also love your beautiful amaryllis!
ReplyDeleteLovely Amaryllis.
ReplyDeleteLayered Hibiscus
lovely amaryllsi and a gorgeous bee. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful series of photos! Good to see some Australian tourists in your parts ;-)
ReplyDeleteThank you for participating in Floral Friday Fotos!