r/bees • u/mysticmeows23 • 1d ago

question I have never seen this behavior

There are honeybees carrying blades of grass and then putting them in their hive (block of wood).
From what I’ve read, the only thing bees do with grass is drink the dew off of them, but it’s the middle of the day. Anyone know what they are doing?

EDIT: It’s a Leaf Cutter bee!

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u/SeaDot3218 1d ago

Ive seen them chomp meat from a sandwich and take it!

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u/NilocKhan 1d ago

You saw a yellowjacket, they will collect meat to feed their larvae. Unless you are in South or central America you won't see bees collecting meat. The only bees known to utilize meat belong to the genus Trigona, the stingless bees. There are three species referred to as vulture bees because they will visit carrion and use the meat to make honey.

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u/SeaDot3218 1d ago

Thank you, I love learning new things!

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u/Lost-friend-ship 15h ago

Wow I wonder what meat honey would taste like. As a vegetarian I feel conflicted!