Tag Archives: Kew Gardens

Hovering Hawk Moths in your garden

Posted on 21/04/2020 by Mt Gravatt Environment Group

By: Michael Fox In 1862 Charles Darwin wrote to a friend at Kew [Gardens] “I have just received such a Box full from Mr Bateman with the astounding Angraecum sesquipedalia [sic] with a nectary a foot long. Good Heavens what … Continue reading →

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Solitary bees at Kew Gardens UK

Posted on 13/08/2019 by Mt Gravatt Environment Group

By: Michael Fox Passionate about native bees with a love of sharing his knowledge Dr Hauke Koch PHD was a generous host for my personal tour of Kew Gardens solitary Bee Homes. Hauke explained that his research focuses on bee microbiome: … Continue reading →