kaihoka 2,976 Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 1 hour ago, yesbut said: No but it definitely looks awfully like a variety of scale doesn't it. It doesn't bear any resemblance to photos I've seen of M. rust. It's not rust. I googled it , this scale came up from karamea. Still it defoliated a large rata last summer . It has come back but lost a seasons flowering . 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post John Russell 120 Posted October 10, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted October 10, 2017 Plenty of pollen coming in off the buttercup that has started flowering. 18 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post mischief 140 Posted October 10, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted October 10, 2017 Beautiful photo!!! 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites
Ali 546 Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Superb pic in fact! @John Russell do you have any more as good? Link to post Share on other sites
John Russell 120 Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 @AliI didn't take many photos but hope to do more soon. I am new to macro photography so am still learning, but am happy with the way this shot turned out. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Ali 546 Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 @John Russell, would it be ok if I PM you regarding this particular photo? Link to post Share on other sites
John Russell 120 Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 That is fine @Ali Link to post Share on other sites
Emile Wilmar 13 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 would anybody know if this is fulgens or just robusta? Link to post Share on other sites
yesbut 6,232 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 I don't think it's the right colour for either. My money says it's a cultivar, Tahitian or Oz. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
CraBee 1,748 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 That pink cultivar is called Panther. 5 Link to post Share on other sites
Rhsgc 99 Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Girls going mad on a big old macadamia in the backyard - anyone know how long they flower for? Link to post Share on other sites
kaihoka 2,976 Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 1 hour ago, Rhsgc said: Girls going mad on a big old macadamia in the backyard - anyone know how long they flower for? About 3 or 4 weeks it seems. My bees all over them last year but ignoring them this year Link to post Share on other sites
Rhsgc 99 Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 (edited) New forum format messing with me - reply that makes sense below! Edited October 14, 2017 by Rhsgc Link to post Share on other sites
Rhsgc 99 Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, kaihoka said: About 3 or 4 weeks it seems. My bees all over them last year but ignoring them this year 3 or 4 weeks would be great, however we've been here for 2 weeks and they've been flowering the whole time without a single be on them - maybe the nectar on yours is still coming in? Edited October 14, 2017 by Rhsgc Link to post Share on other sites
kaihoka 2,976 Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 (edited) I think macadamia flow is temp related and we have wind chill. Also I have a mustard crop , borage and lemonwood. Bees get fixated on a nectar source and it's hard to shift them till it's finished flowering . Edited October 14, 2017 by kaihoka 1 Link to post Share on other sites
John Russell 120 Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Our Macadamia nuts have been flowering about 3 weeks so far but it has only been the last few days the bees have been working them hard. When you get close you can smell the sweetness of the flowers that wasn't previously there. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Emile Wilmar 13 Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 tauhina is flowering in wellington, anyone tried the honey from that stuff Link to post Share on other sites
kaihoka 2,976 Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 1 hour ago, John Russell said: Our Macadamia nuts have been flowering about 3 weeks so far but it has only been the last few days the bees have been working them hard. When you get close you can smell the sweetness of the flowers that wasn't previously there. Bees were in mine today and I could smell them . It seems the nectar flows when the scent is in the air . It was not particularly warm. But it was dry. I think if it rains to much the nectar is to dilute for bees to bother about . Link to post Share on other sites
Rob Stockley 3,417 Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 9 hours ago, kaihoka said: It seems the nectar flows when the scent is in the air Probably the other way around - cause and effect 1 Link to post Share on other sites
RGreenhill 73 Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 (edited) Bees going crazy on the orange and lime trees here. Also have a Japanese maple they love Edited October 16, 2017 by RGreenhill Link to post Share on other sites
frazzledfozzle 7,484 Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 First day of barberry flow here today 1 Link to post Share on other sites
kaihoka 2,976 Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Bees were in first kamahi flowers today . 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Stoney 1,584 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Kamahi... earlier up by you kaihoka? Heading out west next week, check queen, make her space and box for kamahi love the coast Link to post Share on other sites
jamesc 4,924 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 6 minutes ago, Stoney said: Kamahi... earlier up by you kaihoka? Heading out west next week, check queen, make her space and box for kamahi love the coast Aaah the coast Stoney .... lets hope it don't rain tooooo much this year. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
kaihoka 2,976 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 42 minutes ago, Stoney said: Kamahi... earlier up by you kaihoka? Heading out west next week, check queen, make her space and box for kamahi love the coast Kamahi in full flower on lots of trees and bees very busy in it . Esp in this warm mindless weather . Is it flowering further down the coast Link to post Share on other sites
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