A brand new mason bee emerged today, March 24. Notice the three small eyes atop its head, these are the ocelli. The ocelli detect light but not images. They help the bee stabilize itself during flight.
Newly hatched mason bee showing ocelli
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Nice picture! She’s a cutie.
Welcome to the world, little guy.
Great photograph. Please let us know how you got it.
Happy Bee-Day!
Okay, Andew, you made me laugh!