The Berkeley Bee Facts Page

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Perched on a fingertip

beefinger

Male anthrophorid bee -- six legs, big eyes, no stinger

Bee facts:

* Identified bee species in Berkeley: 80

* Most live solo; rather than in hives

* Berkeley plant types bees go to: 200

* Bee life span: a few weeks to two months

* Only females sting

Check your bee personality:

* Sociable, willing to collaborate: European honey bee

* Enjoy woodworking: Carpenter bee

* Diligent, but quick-tempered: Africanized bees

* Gentle giant: Bumblebee

 

 

 

 

Links to other bee info:

www. nature.berkeley.edu/urbanbeeproject

www.greensmiths.com

www.kohala.net/bees/

www.ilovebees.com