StoneRoad2013's photos with the keyword: Megachile centcularis
oaw[b&w] - leaf-cutter bee {3 of 3}
09 Nov 2011 |
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and disppearing into the next hole in the piece of timber, with the next peice of leaf - she may lay an egg in there, before fetching another peice of leaf to seal the egg into a cell of it's own. The process may be repeated several times if the hole is big enough.
oaw[b&w] - leaf-cutter bee {1 of 3}
09 Nov 2011 |
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We spotted that this packing timber had suddenly sprouted leaves, there had to be an explanation ... and already having seen a leaf section flying along with a bee attached ... (which proved impossible to capture on film, although several attempts were made)
oaw[b&w] - leaf-cutter bee {2 of 3}
09 Nov 2011 |
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There certainly was an explanation - the hole had become a nest chamber for a leaf-cutter bee. After waiting what seemed a very long time, she came back with another peice of leaf ...
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