Show threadJohn     Apr 4, 2025

Blue-banded bees #forage on a variety of exotic and native flowers such as #Hibbertia scandens, Melastoma malabathricum subsp malabathricum, #tomato, #chilli, #basil, buddleia, #lavender, abelias, Leucophyllum and cigar plants (Cuphea).

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Blue-banded Bees - Land for Wildlife

There are eleven species of described blue-banded bees in Australia ranging in size from 8-14 mm. They are also known as long-tongued bees or buzz pollinators. Blue-banded bees are solitary … Continue reading Blue-banded Bees

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JohnJul 17, 2023
Some #ozplants around the garden - mid winter is a time of plenty! #Banksia #Leschenaultia #Hibbertia #Hakea #bloomscrolling #gardeningau