Shiga, Aug 16 (News On Japan) –
A uncommon blue bee, believed to deliver happiness, has been noticed at an area temple in Kōnan City, Shiga Prefecture. The bee, often called the ‘Blue Bee’ or Lulimonhanabachi (Amegilla quadrifasciata), is characterised by its black physique and putting blue stripes.
Measuring about 1.5 centimeters in size, this bee belongs to the Apidae household. The Blue Bee was first noticed at Chōjū-ji Temple in 2021, and it has been seen once more this 12 months, buzzing across the yellow cosmos flowers in quest of nectar.
The Blue Bee is discovered throughout Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu, however its rarity has led to its designation as an endangered species in Kyoto Prefecture, furthering its repute because the “Blue Bee of Happiness.”
A customer to the temple remarked, “Watching the bee makes me feel incredibly calm and brings a sense of happiness.”
Chōjū-ji’s chief priest, Ryōdō Fujiki, famous, “Compared to last year, there are significantly more bees—often three or four flying together. I hope people come, see them, and take home a little bit of happiness.”
The Blue Bee is anticipated to be seen till late September.
Source: YOMIURI