From a distance Bombylius major looks just like a bee, all fluffy and brown. But closer up, you’ll spot that this bee appears to have a ludicrously long tongue: one that’s as long as its own body. Its ...

These definitely aren't your average honeybees. Native to Australia, the Dawson's Burrowing Bee, also known as Amegilla dawsoni, is known for its massive size and practically-furry exterior. Unlike ...

DEAR JOAN: I’ve had this big yellow, fluffy bee flitting around a native willow in my garden. He’s so huge I thought he was a small bird. Is he a male valley carpenter bee? Sue Horn, Flying Pig Ranch, ...

The Dawson's burrowing bee is typically harmless but females (pictured) may sting if handled, experts say. (Richard McLelland / Bush Heritage Australia) The bees only emerge over a few weeks in spring ...

Florida’s native bees come in all shapes and sizes, often with their own quirks. Blueberry bees gravitate toward their namesake, blueberry plants. Buzzing bumblebees, with their fluffy, plump bodies, ...

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