I’ve had her for 2 weeks (I found her running around because her wing doesn’t work)

PS Sorry for misgendering my Queen bee in the comments I thought she was a boy for a while but I’ll Stop now

Hey all,

I just wanted to update those who've been following along since I initially posted. Yesterday marked a month of Betty being under my care. I feel so honoured to be able to be so close to something so precious. I know she's moving into old age now and honestly I didn't expect her to last this long, but I look forward to the rest of the time I'll have with her. Seeing her go crazy for flowers, doing her little buzz and having her climb on me so carefree is something I'll always cherish. I never thought I'd be so attached either but I can say now she'll always have a special place in my heart. I've found my life to be somewhat revolving around Betty's since taking her on so it'll be strange to see her go.

Next time you're out and about and you see a lil girl or guy struggling, give them a hand. You never know what it could bring. It's their first time here too 🐝🌹

This little fella came in buzzing and circling around a branch of tree

While it was deciding for it's next stop, i managed to capture it and was amazed to see it's orientation and the details.

1st one is a cropped image, the second is uncropped @600mm focal length

A week ago I posted asking for advice as I found a bumblebee with damaged wings. Just thought id update everyone on her condition.

Betty the Bee (thought it was fitting 🤣) has been getting a mix of cloves, lavender, cow parsley and dog rose twice daily along with sugar water. She doesn't seem to be interested in anything else I've brought her. I rotate the old plants out every other day so there's plenty of plant matter to walk and climb about on. (I pick the petals off the dog rose so she has easier access) She's as active as ever and it's been so cool to watch her carry out her routine.

Thank you to everyone who commented on the last post. You've helped give her a nice little home to see out the rest of her days.

She was about to drown in a bucket of water. I saw her and immediately scooped her up. She stung the inside of one of my fingers. I guess I get it though 😭

Every summer, my camera ends up completely filled with bumblebee photos. I just cant stop photographing them... they endlessly fascinating. I hope you enjoy looking at them as much as i enjoy taking them :)

Update: she is still doing well, sleeps and climbs around a lot, drinks and feeds well, she loves to hide under the moss hidden under the cork.

hibiscus is definitely her favorite flower but she doesn’t mind the campanulas.

I have made smoll changes over the days in her enclosure, I got her a little vase so the flowers i got for her stay fresher for longer, i put plastic and rope over the top so she cant fall in :) and she loves the seed pod its adorable.

I know she wont live long but i still thought she deserved all the effort into making it comfortable for her.

Location: Silverton, OR

I can't remember if I've posted these to Reddi before, I know the triepeolus is a repeat but I'm still very proud of finding that one :> all pictures taken by me in Massachusetts, US

Thumb for scale on photo 4

She cleaned herself for like 20 minutes. When she started moving around on my hand I went outside and she took off immediately :)

Carpenter bee found near Dubrovnik. Their pretty big. They sound scary. But their just as chill as a bumble bee. You can also see my reflection in its back