Our Solitary Bee Hive lets you watch every activity
from the storage of Pollen to the matured adults taking their first flight.
This shows a Tunnel with a Cell for each Egg and the abundance
of Pollen collected, representing thousands of Blossoms pollinated.
Consider that a
Solitary Bee spends less than 10 seconds at each Blossom, which equates
to 6 Blossoms a minute, or 360 Blossoms an hour, or 3,600 Blossoms in a
10-hour day.
There is no work or medication required, as in Honey Bees. But you may
find yourself watching their enjoyable activities. And wonder how a
secluded Larvae develops the essential species-propagating abilities
which we call "instinct" and contained in a brain the size of a grain of sugar.
 Eat
the food left by Mother
Chew its way
out of the Cell.
Walk
or fly
Forage
for unfamiliar food and liquid
Select
a Home site
Collect
Pollen
Know
where Home is
Bring Pollen home
Know
when there is enough Pollen
Back
into the Cell and
Deposit one
FEMALE Egg
Seal
the Cell
Repeat
the process
Deposit
MALE Eggs last
Chew
pieces from Leaves,
Or
find damp Soil
And
roll it into a ball
Find the way
home with it
Seal
the Tunnel with
Soil or Leaves
Decide if more
is needed
Get
more if necessary
Find a new Home
Repeat
the whole process
Our
Observation Hive has a clear plastic window held with one screw, for
easy removal and cleaning after the Bees emerge. Then hang it outdoors
to attract a new generation of gentle, efficient Pollinators. The
wooden cover prevents excess light from bothering the residents.
Complete detailed Instructions.
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Observation Hive
