Check out these native Australian Blue Banded bees buzzing around my rosemary! This plant has a unique stamen that gracefully arches over the bees’ heads as they seek nectar, effectively depositing pollen onto their backs.

Capturing these little creatures on camera is quite the challenge. While common honeybees are quick, Blue Banded bees are about six times faster. They dart from flower to flower, pausing for just a second or two. Snapping the perfect shot took a mix of luck, intuition, and utilizing burst mode on my camera along with the flash.

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  1. Wow, those Blue Banded bees sound incredible! It’s fascinating how their unique interaction with rosemary creates such a dynamic relationship. I love how nature has evolved these clever mechanisms like the stamen to efficiently transfer pollen. It must have taken a lot of patience and skill to capture those quick little bees on camera! Your dedication to getting those shots really shines through. Have you noticed any other plants that they seem particularly attracted to, or is rosemary their favorite?

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