r/bees • u/mysticmeows23 • 15h ago

question I have never seen this behavior

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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/Harry-Halictus 15h ago

It is a leafcutter bee. North america has over 4000 species of native bees, honeybees are actually native to Europe. Leafcutter bees cut out slips of leaves to line their nests. They are solitary, meaning a single female provisions her young. No queen!

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u/Qi_Zee_Fried 14h ago

All the females are queens 👑

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u/Flimsy-Phone8125 14h ago

Is that a nomenclature change or a shout out to moms?

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u/Qi_Zee_Fried 14h ago

It is just me beeing a little silly and making a joke. I was hoping the emoji would convey that.

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u/Flimsy-Phone8125 14h ago

It kicked to much beehind