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Bee Species In Ecuador

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Bee Species In Ecuador, found in our home gardens. Amazing how many species are foraging on flowers and some small and larger.

Bee Species In Ecuador.

Taking note of the flowers and what’s gathering pollen or nectar, it will amaze you. Many insects and bee species working the few flowers we have in the garden. Plenty photo’s were taken and discovered new species that we have never noted before as well as their breeding habits.

A list of Bee Species In Ecuador, found in Vilcabamba, Loja.

Firstly.

Honey bee. (as we have beehives)

Carpenter Bees.

Black Carpenter Bee. On Sun flowers.

Carpenter Bee 

Bumble Bees

Carder Bumble Bee. On cosmos flowers.

Black Bumble Bee.

Carder Buff Bumblebee.

A hairy footed Plumipe bee (subfamily of a bumblebee)

a hairy footed plumipe bee

Mason Bees.

Blue Mason Bee.

Red Mason Bee.

Sweat Bee (Halictid species)

Metallic green Sweat Bee. (tiny)

Note the size compare to a honey bee. (below)

Dark Sweat Bee.(alkali bee)

Another Sweat Bee foraging on poppy flowers.

Metallic blue Sweat Bee.

Leaf Cutter Bees.

Dark Leaf Cutter Bee.

Red Leaf cutter bee.

A Small Patchwork Leaf Cutter Bee.

Stingless Honey Bee.

Orchard Bee.

Green Orchard Bee.

The list of species is still growing now the rain has fallen and sun shines.

Hopefully all the solitary and native bees will come out and forage on the pollen filled flowers blooming.

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October 28, 2019 · 2 Comments

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  1. Dennis says

    February 4, 2022 at 2:28 am

    Bee Species In Ecuador
    I just came across your photos about the various bees you’ve found in Vilcabamba. I was doing a search to learn what kind of bees are found in Ecuador – not expecting to find one specifically in Vilca! Wow, that was encouraging.
    I’d like to meet you when I’m in town, probably in a couple of weeks. I’m moving there while I supervise the construction and design of a ranch for a European Client. The ranch is located about 10 to 15 minutes from Vilca.
    My name is Dennis and you can reach me via WhatsApp at 423-240-3036 (USA number).
    Thanks for sharing your photos and I look forward to meeting you soon.
    Dennis
    PS – I do plan on placing 10 to 12 Langstroth hives around the ranch, possibly more, along with lots of flowers, fruit and vegetables.

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    • Heather says

      February 21, 2022 at 2:34 pm

      Hi, Dennis

      Yes i was very surprised to see so many species of bees especially in Ecuador. We used to live in Vilcabamba but have since moved to a small holding about 40 minutes outside. But would suggest that if you want to bring bees here that you must first look into the area as we found that there is not much food for them. Not much wild flowers on the farms either. Unless you plant a lot of flowers for them. We dont go out regular at all. Good luck on your venture.

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