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As I learned during the recent pollinator census, the male bumble and carpenter bees also sleep on flowers and start napping WAY earlier than the female foragers which are collecting pollen and nectar to take back to the nest and brood.
As I learned during the recent pollinator census, the male bumble and carpenter bees also sleep on flowers and start napping WAY earlier than the female foragers which are collecting pollen and nectar to take back to the nest and brood.
Thanks for the great information!
I still learn something new every day!!! even after 78 years. Thank you for this information, and also a thank you to Simone R for this input, too.
Martha,
It is good to hear from you. I too learn something every day. Simone’s info was GREAT!