Comments on: Wool Carder Bee (Anthidium manicatum)

By: Paul B

Paul B — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:35:16 +0000

Hello Liz,
Yes the Wool Carder bee gets about – I hear from American colleagues that although considered a native European bee they have also crossed to the states. Despite the fact that males are very territorial and tend to be aggressive to other summer bees that come onto their patch – such as bumble bees – I am not yet aware of any evidence that they are displacing native bees. Then again there’s often very little research carried out on solitary bees that don’t have commercial value. I would be interested to hear more about this research in your country.
Thanks for your insight, Paul.

By: Liz McLaren

Liz McLaren — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:11:36 +0000

I have just discovered the Wool Carder bee in my garden here in Auckland New Zealand. Apparently very new to our country and being researched by a few dedicated folk at one of our universities.

Liz M

By: Paul B

Paul B — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:28:02 +0000

Thank you for your encouragement Ian.
It is certainly patience, peripheral vision, a bit of focus on what the bees are focussed on, and in this case luck to get many of the shots. I hope you do publish what you get. If you snap solitary bees, know of any great native flowers or have any tips or recommendations, do join share them in our new forum.

By: Ian Gilbert

Ian Gilbert — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 11:46:54 +0000

I like the site, I am privileged to live in the British Countryside (Peak Park) where bees and other insects and wildlife are still quite abundant. The videos are excellent and from my own experiences trying to catch a bee of any species on video whilst on the move is no easy task. I have some really good close ups of bees, wasps, hover fly s’ and other assorted insects but even to get a good still takes a lot of patience and a very quick focus and snapping skill. Well done and keep up the good work…lovin it.

By: Paul B

Paul B — Wed, 30 May 2012 11:16:45 +0000

Hi Sean,
The plant was identified as Echinops Ritro or Globe Thistle.

By: sean

sean — Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:59 +0000

Hey there, I was wondering if you could tell me what plants you have seen manicatum card?
thx
sean

By: cousin229

cousin229 — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 18:53:46 +0000

I enjoy your videos and thank you for sharing your knowledge!

By: Jess

Jess — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 01:34:55 +0000

Noooooooooooo, you’re not daft. I love your enthusiasm and knowledge and your generosity in sharing your experience and videos with us.

Thanks!

Jess

By: lingistis

lingistis — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 17:07:10 +0000

Very interesting site… its nice to see that there is an interest in other bees as well. Hope you also like my blog on bumble bees.

http://bumblebeegr.blogspot.com/

Keep the good work going!!!

By: John

John — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 10:02:02 +0000

hey, nice blog…really like it and added to bookmarks. keep up with good work