Hylaeus hyalinatus males in my garden

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kazmcc

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The Hylaeus males are back! Gorgeous little bees. Known as the yellow faced bees here in the UK but I prefer the Swedish name citronbin - lemon bees because of the faint lemon aroma they give off. This guy sat on my hand yesterday.
 

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Melliponella (stingless bees) range from very small to tiny. The ones they usually keep and manage for honey production are about ant size but some are so small they are more like gnats (and yes, some beekeepers keep these as well!!)

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Fascinating. Thanks all.

I learn something new daily..

(and often forget it...age)
 
I usually spot them buzzing around the geranium and chives. They are only mms long but very busy, males checking the flowers for females in numbers. Lovely little things. The image above he is sat across my finger. There are loads of these tiny, easily missed bees here in the UK.
 
Fascinating. Thanks all.

I learn something new daily..

(and often forget it...age)

I know that feeling! I'm thrilled that people here are interested. I joined the forum as a scared newbie a long time ago and have grown somewhat since then. Very pleased to be able to give something back :)
 

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