[McMynx]

Hi,

Something has been bugging me for ages about Ashy Miner Bees and it's the three black bumps on the back of their head; logic is saying it's some sort of light detection 'eyes' to help keep them safe from predators, but I don't know for sure!

I have attached a stunning image from Craig Taylor to show these 'eyes'.

Can any one help?

Thanks,
Nat

 

[MJC417]

Cool photo, here's some info.
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...u4GICw&usg=AFQjCNFrdaMyTEDAPFqbJY8GRcGszd6rIQ

 

[McMynx]

Wow, they're cooler than i thought then!
Thanks for that!
-Nat

 

[dynemd]

Ocellus/Ocelli no? All bees have them.

 

[McMynx]

Yeah I've seen them on other bees too but the Ashy was the last bee I was watching and they seemed bigger, it's still cool though ^^

 

[dynemd]

Definitely a fine looking bee...

 

[McMynx]

They are stupid cute my fave after lapidarius ^^