What type of bee is this?

Bri · 11 Mar 2007 at 19:16

masslac said:
lol, sorry, I'm just not a fan or sarcasm.

No probs

Lopéz said:
Looks like a Bombus lapidarius.

Oooh, check out the Latin on leon

This one was quite large, probably about 1.5 inches in length, think it might have been a 'queen'?

iCraig · 11 Mar 2007 at 19:20

Bri said:
think it might have been a 'queen'?

I don't think gay bees exist.

badgermonkey · 11 Mar 2007 at 19:22

iCraig said:
I don't think gay bees exist.

Gay animals have rights!

calnen · 11 Mar 2007 at 19:23

robmiller said:
Didn't we have a thread on this last summer involving feeding tired bees jam and all sorts? That was cool.

Yep

I made a few bumbly friends, it was great

I found they preferred proper honey to golden syrup.

iCraig · 11 Mar 2007 at 19:26

Now you see, I saw that thread, and remembered what do to when I saw a dying bee on my patio. However, I think I dumped too much honey near him and it oozed all over him and by time I fished him out with a pencil he had drowned.

Scarfacé · 11 Mar 2007 at 19:27

That is one seriously good looking bee.

I think they're great but I'm still bloody scared of them even though I know they won't sting you for no reason, unlike friggin' wasps! :mad:

Nice pictures though.

OzyOly · 11 Mar 2007 at 19:28

iCraig said:
Now you see, I saw that thread, and remembered what do to when I saw a dying bee on my patio. However, I think I dumped too much honey near him and it oozed all over him and by time I fished him out with a pencil he had drowned.

Lol, WTF? That's funny, I'm gonna try it.

G-MAN2004 · 11 Mar 2007 at 19:29

wizard91 said:
A black bee?

Racist.

OzyOly · 11 Mar 2007 at 19:30

G-MAN2004 said:
Racist.

Infinitly dark shade of grey bee?

2Thumbs · 11 Mar 2007 at 19:30

Bee's RAWK!

I feed them sugar water when I see one ill though.

oxygene · 11 Mar 2007 at 19:31

Yknow I see in the future some sort of honey trap involving a noose of string so you can capture a bee and make it your pet... hmmmm... *goes to draw up plans

Bri · 11 Mar 2007 at 19:35

Scarfacé said:
Nice pictures though.

Not bad for my phone are they?

All my normal carmera type stuff had just been put in the loft, which is a shame.

EirePlane · 11 Mar 2007 at 20:28

i believe it to be a very rare specimen of the bay bee family

Kreeeee · 11 Mar 2007 at 20:34

Bri said:
masslac said:

A boo bee.

Click to expand...

What?

How did you not get that!

Bri · 11 Mar 2007 at 20:36

Kreeeee said:
How did you not get that!

I got it, it was just crap

ChroniC · 11 Mar 2007 at 20:41

Isnt feeding honey to bees, like feeding you your own vomit!

Bri · 11 Mar 2007 at 20:42

ChroniC said:
Isnt feeding honey to bees, like feeding you your own vomit!

What do you think they ake honey for? For humans to eat?

SaBBz · 11 Mar 2007 at 20:51

Bri said:
I got it, it was just crap

Of course you did

Bony Maloney · 11 Mar 2007 at 21:53

Great one Bri, next time try it with your finger

It is nearly that time of year again folks. Bee rescue is a very rewarding experience. Refuel them with a little honey or jam and they will soon buzz off again. The Bees convert the energy quicker with honey. It never ceases to amaze me when it happens :cool:

Bri · 11 Mar 2007 at 23:23

Not sure I'm that brave