Lost Bee Found in Christchurch Gardens

A rare Australian bee thought lost for 65 years has been rediscovered buzzing through Christchurch’s community gardens—turning up in over a dozen spots and proving to be a pollination powerhouse, not a threat. Thanks to citizen scientists and PhD researcher Ava Taylor-Johnson, these tiny, orange-winged bees are now known to thrive across the city and beyond. Their comeback highlights how urban green spaces can support native pollinators—and maybe, just maybe, your backyard’s got a hidden bee squad. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/30ff0f5ad5cddb0d