A Carpenter Bee (Xylocopa caffra) visiting a Fountain Bush (Psoralea aphylla) on top of Table Mountain this morning. Many fynbos plants rely on these carpenter bees for pollination. They are big bees, often called bumblebees, but South Africa does not have any true bumblebees (Bombus).More scenes from Scenic Sunday.
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That is a beautiful bush. I have never seen anything like it. Thank you for visiting my blog. Stop by tomorrow if you like Hot Dogs.
ReplyDeleteHi Caroline,
ReplyDeleteGorgeous shot. There's something magical about bees and flowers.
Do you know why it's called a a Carpenter Bee? I don't see a toolbelt. ;)
Cheers
Vicki