Sunflower Long-horned Bee
(Diadasia enavata)
Notes: The bright yellow clumps on the bees’ legs are called “pollen baskets” (corbiculae) or scopae, which female bees use to transport pollen back to their nests.
Distribution: Eastern Coast of North America and extends from Southern Canada (notably Ontario) down through the eastern United States, including Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
Camera: iPhone 16 ProMax
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, CANADA
Ecological Importance: Bees play an essential role in pollinating up to 35% of the crops we eat, making them incredibly important to the ecosystem.
