Tetragonula Sapiens Tetragonula Sapiens are a tropical bee that can be found in northern Queensland from Bowen to the tip of Australia. They can be viewed in some ways as a larger version of Tetragonula Clypearis. They are relatively fast builders. Tetragonula Sapiens make their nest in areas that are dark or very shaded.…
Austroplebeia Cincta Austroplebeia Cincta are considered one of Australia’s less common species of social stingless bee. Its bright yellow lines paint the bee’s dark polished body like a fancy sports car. I really like the way this bee looks. The first notable appearance of this bee since the 60’s was a photo taken…
Austroplebeia Australis Guest post by Dean Haley I thought I might write a few words about A.australis to complete the introduction to our little bee family. In 2010 Dr Anne Dollin coordinated a stingless beekeepers survey finding that australis were 23% of the stingless bees being kept, and the number of australis…