Euglossa sp., Mitu, Colombia

A male orchid bee showing behavior commonly seen in solitary bees across multiples genuses. They clinch their jaws to a leaf to rest during cooler parts of the day. This is due to the males not having a nest to return to.

comments (3)

DR_M_Z

Lion

Poor males, lonesome biters :) Posted 4 months ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Hehe, yes. Same for male bumblebees that often crash sleep in flowers. Posted 4 months ago

eva vikman

Giant Tortoise

first time I ever saw one of these was in Florida, they are really cool. Posted 3 months ago

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