One month? 6 weeks? Depends on who you talk to..
The life span of a bee is short.
Even a honeybee "worker" lives for only one month.
The spring mason bee season is winding down, at least for the bees in the backyard mason bee study. That means all the baby mason bees are either hibernating already or will be very soon....
Just an illustration of how important diversity is for wild bee pollination. Each bee has its season and its role. To ensure pollination, attract as many species as you can!