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leafcutter bees
Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2013 11:33 am
by GormanGhaste
I just found out about
Megachile rotundata, a solitary bee that makes nests for its larvae out of leaves or flower petals:

They are native to Europe, but have been imported to North America, Australia, and New Zealand.
Re: leafcutter bees
Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2013 7:50 pm
by Wain
That is awesome. Very pretty cocoon for their offspring

I wasn't aware they were in Australia, but probably just not in my area.
Re: leafcutter bees
Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2013 8:10 pm
by GormanGhaste
The picture is a little misleading, as they make the nests in holes or crevices. The nest in the picture was made inside a glove that had been left outside.
Re: leafcutter bees
Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2013 10:22 pm
by Wain
Oh I see

Very cool, anyway.
Re: leafcutter bees
Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2013 10:37 pm
by cowmuflage
Wow did not know they where here. But they are bound to be some huge pest here like every thing that's been imported here in the history of ever. Man the animals here suck at not dieing
