The Blue-banded Bee is arguably Australia's prettiest native bee. Unlike most of our native species, the Blue-banded Bee has a long tongue, adapted specifically for the types of flowers it feeds on.
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Sugarbag Bees lend a hand in Australian fruit crop pollination
Bee stings are worse than wedgies. Still, I’m squirming and dreading bending over while wearing this bright white bee jumpsuit. My supervisor informs me – while smirking – that the tag of the suit reads ‘Extra Large’, making it clear that my 170-centimetre stature must be considered gargantuan in the beekeeping world. There is only...