Cosmos are just so lovely on their own, but when you add a tiny jewel of a bee you get something just enchanting!
This is a Virescent Green Metallic Bee...a little lady bee to be exact.
She lives in meadows and gardens drinking nectar. She brings nectar and pollen back to her larva in the underground nest....
One bee usually guards the entrance to the nest by placing its head level with the soil surface acting as a plug...now doesn't that sound like a fun job to have???
I love bees...but I'm also glad I'm not one!
There is your entomology lesson for the day...
Now go out and see what kind of treasures you can find in your yard and garden!
