Category Archives: mystery species

Wool Carder Bee (Anthidium manicatum)

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Paul B

The first footage of a female Wool Carder Bee in the act of what has given it it’s common name. Continue reading →

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Cannibal in the Solitary Bee Box…

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Paul B

The perhaps most noteworthy thing about this project is the access I have to my population of Osmia Rufus / solitary bees / Orchard Mason bees (call them what you like). They do not seem bothered by my presence nor … Continue reading →

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