類別

昆蟲與蜘蛛（昆蟲）

參賽者

王露翊、許峰銓

作品名稱

拳打腳踢 Battle for Space

科學圖說 Scientific introduction

鞋斑無墊蜂俗稱青條花蜂，雄蜂在傍晚時群聚在枝頭上休息，利用特化的大顎牢牢地將自己固定在枝頭上。秋日黃昏在綠島過山古道漫步，本來想在天黑前下山，不料途中巧遇這群青條花蜂，愈看愈有趣。枝幹長長一條，花蜂們卻硬要搶末端位置停棲。爭先恐後下，還大打出手、拳打腳踢，只為能有一夜好眠。

Male Amegilla calceifera bees congregate and rest on branches in the evening. They grasp the branch firmly using their specialized mandibles. One autumn day before sunset I was walking along the Cross Mountain Ancient Trail at dusk on Green Island. I planned to finish my hike before dark, but the interesting behavior of these bees stopped me. Although this branch is long with plenty of space, the bees were fighting for space on the branch tip. Rushing to be first and wrestling with one another, they each wanted to find a perfect spot for a good night’s sleep.