Scientists at Curtin University unveil a new horned bee, Megachile lucifer, found in Western Australia. Discovery emphasizes biodiversity conservation amid mining threats. #BeeDiscovery #AustraliaWildlife #Biodiversity #Conservation #NewSpecies | RON

Australia is home to over 1,700 species of native bees, with more than 300 found in South Australia alone. These bees display remarkable nesting diversity—some, like Lasioglossum and other Halictidae, burrow into sandy soils or clay banks, while others, such as Hylaeus and Megachile, prefer to nest in natural cavities within dead wood, reeds, grass stems, or pithy twigs. Many also repurpose old beetle tunnels or cracks in natural materials, highlighting the importance of habitat variety in susta

These leaf cutter bees are great for pollinating your garden! I hope this video helps someone!🐝🐝 #gardentips #gardening #organicgardening #flowers #gardenlife #bees #pollinators #leafcutter #growyourownfood #growingfood #backyardgardening #sustainability | Perkyplantparent

The female leafcutter bee may construct as many as 20 of these pollen-filled bee-ritos before she's done. This footage shows a baby leaf-cutter emerging from its cozy bee-rito. Footage by Emily Doorish. | Center for Biological Diversity

1.8K views · 107 reactions | Fire-tailed Resin Bee (Megachile) cleaning out a potential nesting site in a pollinator hotel. Yet another cool native Australian solitary bee!  #beesarecool #nativebeesaustralia #pollinators #firetailedresinbee #pollinator | Macro Bees | Facebook

10K views · 393 reactions | Being able to watch these girls nesting...