09/29/2026
These bubble bees are tucked in for the night! As the evening cools down, bumble bees (and frequently male or solitary bees) often use dense flower spikes like celosia as a cozy open-air "bee hotel" to sleep.
A few reasons they love crashing in the celosia after dark include:
Warmth and Protection: The velvety, tightly packed blooms of the celosia act like a windbreak, trapping a bit of heat and shielding them from evening drafts and predators.
No Return Nest: Many male bumble bees don't live in the main colony and spend their nights foraging until they find a safe, sheltered spot to snooze.
Exhaustion: After a long day of hard work, they get sluggish as temperatures drop, making the flower heads a convenient place to crash until morning sun warms them back up.
They'll likely stay completely still and groggy until the sun comes back up to warm them into action!
Love our pollinator habitat!