#humingbirdmoths — Public Fediverse posts

So, I have not seen a single #Bumblebee this past month. I know we had a few around as of last Fall (I photographed them, so I know), but lately, I have seen only #CarpenterBees, #HumingbirdMoths, #Honeybees (from a nearby hive), and a few of the smaller bees -- and there is plenty for them to eat. I suspect that maybe the Bumblebees woke up too early and then starved or froze. I know they were becoming rare in #SouthernMaine, but it seems they may be extinct (other parts of Maine still have them, from what I read on the Maine Cooperative Extension website). If my bumblebee friends are gone, that would make me very sad. I've been growing flowers just for them for many years now.
https://mainebumblebeeatlas.umf.maine.edu/
#GardeningForPollinators #RustyPatchBumblebee #Extinction #EndangeredSpecies #Maine

#Pollinator observations from the last few days. No #Bumblebees, but sighted lots of #CarpenterBees (not living in our house -- they have plenty of logs to reside in), #HumingbirdMoths, a few #Honeybees (from neighbor's hives), and some small bees (#Sweatbees). I know we had some Bumblebees as of last October. I hope they make a comeback, though I've noticed their numbers dwindling...

#GardeningForPollinators #BeesInMaine #Maine #Nature #Lilacs