Author: Zachary Huang

Colony inspection

Here is the handout for my HABA talk today. Thank you for attending my talk today! Savoring Honey in Winter… read more Colony inspection

Fall flowers: Buckwheat

Family: Polygonaceae Genus: Fagopyrum Species: F. esculentum Common names: Buckwheat ZBAS 9 (0 to 10) Zach’s bee attraction score While… read more Fall flowers: Buckwheat

Fall flower: Winged sumac

Family: Anacardiaceae Genus: Rhus Species: R. copallinum Common name: Winged/shining/dwarf sumac,  ZBAS: 9 (Zach’s bee attraction score)   Winged sumac… read more Fall flower: Winged sumac

Fall flower: The Chinese scholar tree

Family: Fabaceae Genus: Styphnolobium Species: S. japonicum Common names: Chinese scholar tree, Japanese pagoda tree ZBAS 6 (0 to 10)… read more Fall flower: The Chinese scholar tree

Fall flower: Seven son’s tree

Family: Caprifoliaceae Genus: Heptacodium Species: H. smiconioides Common names: Seven son’s tree ZBAS 8 (0 to 10) Zach’s bee attraction… read more Fall flower: Seven son’s tree

Zach to host bee dissection Feb 28th, 2025

Michigan Beekeepers Association Spring Pre-conference Activities at MSU Honey bee Anatomy and Dissection Workshop Friday, Feb 28, 2025, 2-3:30 pm… read more Zach to host bee dissection Feb 28th, 2025

Summer flower 17: Tupelo

Family: Nyssaceae Genus: Nyssa Species: N. sylvatica Common names: Tupelo, black gum ZBAS 8 (0 to 10) Zach’s bee attraction… read more Summer flower 17: Tupelo

Summer flower 16: Teasels

Family: Caprifoliaceae Genus: Dipsacus Species: D. fullonum, D. laciniatus Common names: Wild teasel, cut-leaf teasel ZBAS 7 (0 to 10)… read more Summer flower 16: Teasels