Sun, Soil, and a Frenzy: Cellophane Bees in Early Spring
In late March, New England stirs with the first signs of spring, and Unequal cellophane bee (Colletes inequalis), one of our earliest ground-nesting bees, is out in force. Males emerge first, patrolling sunny spots, and this past Wednesday I observed the females join in, sparking a frenzied mating chase. Witnessing this early-season action offers a rare glimpse into the rhythms of native pollinators as they launch the season’s work of fertilizing plants and sustaining ecosystems.
📷 Unequal Cellophane Bee (Colletes inaequalis) | © Claire O'Neill, please credit accordingly.
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