Did you know that bees sleep?
Every night, after the sun has gone behind the trees, I walk through the garden with a bowl of soapy water. I’m in search of Japanese beetles – they hang out on the leaves and flowers of their favourite plants, and in the evening, they are less active, and easier to knock into the bowl of water. I don’t know if it actually helps keep them under control…. some days it seems like it does, and other days…. I fill the bowl after just a couple of plants!
Anyway, as I’m doing that, I often come across other insects at rest.
Some times they are napping by themselves.
But more often than not, I find them in pairs.
It’s there anything cuter than a pair of sleepy bee bums?
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Sleeping bee pics…yes, please!
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I haven’t seen a Japanese Beetle in years. I used to love playing with them when I was a kid. They were like walking jewels.
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I’ve heard that bees sleep, but I haven’t seen them (until now).
UGH ….Japanese beetles are the WORST!
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I have never seen a sleeping bee. Japanese beetles were my worst enemy before apartment living.
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Interesting! Those bees almost look dead, so it’s good to know that they are just sleeping. I just read that only one Japanese beetle has been found outside of Seattle, but there have been lots of them on the other side of the state where it’s warmer. However I will watch for them here!
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I think they get high on pollen:)
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Fascinating!!! Who knew!?!>?
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