The name squash bee, also squash and gourd bee, is applied to two related genera of bees in the tribe Eucerini; Peponapis and Xenoglossa. Both genera are oligoleges (pollen specialists) on the plant genus Cucurbita and closely related plants, although they usually do not visit watermelon, cucumber, and melon plants. [ 1 ]

Feb 14, 2005 · Squash bees are non-social but often gregarious ground-nesters, and all species are strict specialists for Cucurbita pollen. They forage early in the morning, beginning before honey bees are active, and have been shown to be excellent pollinators of zucchini.

Apr 20, 2016 · Over the last month, I’ve been scrubbing dried gourds in preparation for a Farmer’s Market event, so I chose one of them as the structure for my first habitat abode. My gourd measured 7 1/2″H x 6 1/2″W. Rubber gloves provided grip while sawing off the front with a …

This adorable tiny Bumble Bee gourd is sure to brighten your day! It is dyed yellow in color with hand painted black stripes. This little gourd has a fun smiling face and black wire wings. Sits on a wood biscuit base. Approximately 2” in diameter and 3” tall.

Free DIY craft project, Bee and Bug Gourd Houses, step-by-step instructions with lots of photos. Make these little ornaments in less than one-half hour and use as Holiday Christmas gifts.

Nov 29, 2017 · Squash and Gourd bees are the hippy cousins of European honey bees, with large patches of fuzz on their legs that looks a little like bell bottoms. This fuzz is used to collect the large pollen grains from their favored plants.

Jun 5, 2018 · Bees in the genera Peponapis and Xenoglossa are commonly called squash bees because of their unique relationship with squash, pumpkins, and related plants. These bees are cucurbit specialists. Pollen from cucurbits like squash, pumpkins, and gourds is the only food that squash bee larva eat.

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Sep 23, 2015 · Learn how to make miniature bird houses using nest egg and bottle gourds for Christmas ornaments, autumn decorations, and for wild bee houses.