{"title":"Australian native bees","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"sold-bee-my-honey-bee-acrylic-on-canvas","title":"SOLD - Prints Available “Bee my Honey Bee\" acrylic on canvas.","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 50cm x 50cm square, unframed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is a bit of a sparkly favourite of mine - a celebration of our precious honey bees in their colourful array....\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur honey bees keep our planet's food source going, and are part of the biodiversity on which we all depend for our survival. Without these hardworking pollinators - most of our favourite foods would sadly not exist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artworks By Louisa-Jane","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51242428825914,"sku":"","price":450.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/8074\/1690\/files\/Bee_my_Honey_Bee.png?v=1746788611"},{"product_id":"sold-bee-my-honey-bee-2-the-native-australian-blue-banded-bee-acrylic-texture-paste-on-canvas","title":"SOLD - Prints Available “Bee my Honey Bee 2\" - the native Australian blue-banded bee. Acrylic \u0026 texture paste on canvas.","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 50cm x 50cm, thin canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blue-banded bee is a native Australian bee known for its distinctive blue and black banded abdomen. It's a solitary bee, meaning each female builds her own nest, and it's also a skilled buzz pollinator. Bees like this vibrate their bodies to release pollen from flowers - a method essential for certain plant species that rely on this unique pollination method.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artworks By Louisa-Jane","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51277040976186,"sku":"","price":600.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/8074\/1690\/files\/Blue-bandedBee.png?v=1746787805"},{"product_id":"for-sale-be-my-honey-bee-3-a-variation-of-the-native-australian-blue-banded-bee-acrylic-texture-paste-on-canvas","title":"SOLD - Prints Available “Be my Honey Bee 3\" a variation of the native Australian blue-banded bee. Acrylic \u0026 texture paste on canvas.","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 60cm x 60 cm square (24\" x 24\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere I've aimed to present the blue-banded bee with a sense of abstract beauty. Our bees are vital for several reasons, including their role as pollinators, supporting biodiversity, and producing honey. They are essential for food production and they also play a critical role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. They are therefore to be revered and celebrated.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artworks By Louisa-Jane","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51307489329466,"sku":"","price":700.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/8074\/1690\/files\/Blue-backbee2.png?v=1747381173"},{"product_id":"original-for-sale-blue-banded-beauty-the-australian-native-blue-banded-bee-acrylic-on-canvas-fine-art-prints-available","title":"SOLD \"Blue-Banded Beauty\" Acrylic on canvas  *Fine Art Prints Available*","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 20\" x 20\" \/ 51cm x 51cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The Australian native Blue-Banded Bee\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue-banded bees are amongst our most beautiful Australian native bees. They are about 11 mm long and have bands of metallic blue fur across their black abdomens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFun Fact:\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBlue Banded Bees can perform a special type of pollination called \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aussiebee.com.au\/pollination.html\"\u003e'buzz pollination'\u003c\/a\u003e. Some flowers hide their pollen inside tiny capsules. A Blue Banded Bee can grasp a flower of this type and shiver her flight muscles, causing the pollen to shoot out of the capsule. She can then collect the pollen for her nest and carry it from flower to flower, pollinating the flowers. Quite a few of our native Australian flowers require buzz pollination eg \u003cem\u003eHibbertia\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSenna\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artworks By Louisa-Jane","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53059897098554,"sku":null,"price":1100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/8074\/1690\/files\/WEBSITE_re-size_blue-banded_bee.heic?v=1771548054"},{"product_id":"for-sale-blue-banded-beauties-2-acrylic-on-canvas","title":"SOLD \"Blue-Banded Beauties 2\" Acrylic on canvas, *Fine Art Prints Available*","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 24\"x 20\" \/ 61cm x 50.8cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A group of the male Australian Native Blue-banded Bees\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blue-banded bee is a vibrant native Australian bee, recognised by its dazzling metallic blue stripes on its abdomen. These bees have a fast, darting, and hovering flight pattern, and are therefore difficult to find and photograph. They are often solitary; however, the male bees are known to roost together overnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFUN FACT: These non-aggressive bees are known as \"buzz pollinators\" for native plants and crops like tomatoes, eggplants and kiwi fruit. They grab the flower and vibrate their flight muscles, emitting a high-pitched buzz that releases pollen from the anthers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artworks By Louisa-Jane","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53263694594362,"sku":null,"price":1300.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/8074\/1690\/files\/IMG_2021copy.heic?v=1775256024"},{"product_id":"sold-the-little-olive-backed-sunbird-acrylic-on-canvas-fine-art-prints-available","title":"SOLD \"The Australian Native Teddy Bear Bee\" Acrylic on canvas. *Fine art prints available","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 12\" x 12\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Teddy Bear Bee (\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eAmegilla bombiformis\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e) is \u003cmark class=\"HxTRcb\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-wiz-uids=\"d5Spac_m\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiz1uCi4r2UAxXEn68BHV32LOoQuJAPegoIAggACAAIBxAD\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 500; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(0, 29, 53);'\u003e\u003c!--qkimaf d5Spac_l\/HugV6--\u003e\u003c!--cqw1tb d5Spac_l\/HugV6--\u003ea robust, golden-brown native Australian bee known for its fluffy appearance, loud buzzing, and plump body\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/mark\u003e. Found across the mainland—except in Tasmania—they are solitary, highly effective pollinators that practice \"buzz pollination\" to release pollen from flowers like tomatoes and blueberries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeddy Bear Bees are solitary bees. Each female builds an individual nest for herself in a small burrow in the soil. However, quite a few Teddy Bear Bees may build nests close together in a sheltered location such as in an eroded creek bank or underneath a house.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artworks By Louisa-Jane","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53462041788730,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/8074\/1690\/files\/IMG_2435.heic?v=1778932739"},{"product_id":"for-sale-the-precious-teddy-bear-bee-2-native-to-australia-acrylic-on-canvas","title":"SOLD \"The Precious Teddy Bear Bee 2\" - native to Australia. Acrylic on canvas","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 12\" x 12\" square \/ 31cm x 31cm square\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Teddy Bear bee (\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eAmegilla bombiformis\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e) is an iconic, golden-brown, and incredibly fluffy native Australian bee. Growing about 15–20mm in size, they are solitary, ground-dwelling bees renowned for their low-pitch buzz and expert \"buzz pollination\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBAQAQ\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eAppearance:\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e They are stout, chubby, and covered in thick, golden-brown fur, making them look exactly like a miniature teddy bear.\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBAQAg\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eHabitat:\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e They live Australia-wide, except in Tasmania. They are common in eastern and northern states, nesting in the soil of soft clay banks, creek beds, or even in the dirt\/mortar underneath houses.\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBAQAg\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eFun Fact: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003ethe males are completely harmless as they cannot sting. The females, however, sting, but they rarely sting humans unless they are directly threatened. Despite their cute name, they can give a painful sting on par with that of the Fire ant. Beware the female - she has a sting in her tail.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Artworks By Louisa-Jane","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53510705217850,"sku":null,"price":399.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/8074\/1690\/files\/ThepreciousTeddyBearBee2.png?v=1779693487"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.artworksbylouisajane.com.au\/collections\/australian-native-bees.oembed","provider":"Artworks By Louisa-Jane","version":"1.0","type":"link"}