The Garden Community for Garden Lovers

Leaf cutter Bee Hotel

carmel

By carmel

3 comments


Hi everyone, i was dead heading a few plants today, when i noticed perfect little circles cut out of my Rose leaf, on further investigation, i saw a bee in flight with a leaf in its mouth, and into my lace wing box, which the Bees have now take over, the circle of a leaf was neatly put into the ends of the bamboo sticks , and sealed, i had a peep later on and all the ends have now been sealed, am i in for a treat of honey, or just a big sting for being nosy.

  • Blog posted on 23 Aug, 2008
  • Like count 0 likes

More blog posts by carmel

Previous post: Saisify (dandilion plant )

Next post: no swimming today



Comments

buffriddler
Buffriddler
 

Carol What kind of Bee was it...A drone or Bumble bee?

23 Aug, 2008

guybinn
Guybinn
 

Hi Buff. I have a pic of a leaf cutter bee Carmel. The first one i've seen, and i managed to get some shots. I will post it so you can see if it's the same.

23 Aug, 2008

Chrispook
Chrispook
 

Yes we have these guys too. They have taken over a rose and an Acer as their favourite restaurants, but I don't know where their hotel is.

24 Aug, 2008

Add a comment

Featured on

bees & bumble bees

Recent posts by carmel

Garden centre