Tree bumblebee with wax moth larvae inside Possibly due to their elevationed positions, many tree bumblebees nests are prone to attack by the wax moth, aphomia sociella. The tell tale signs are a very thick, strong web like structure in and around the inside of the...
Tree bumblebees in nest working at night! We often see bumblebees going in and out of their nests during the day. But what do they do at night? This was filmed mid June and mid July with a noticeable lack of activity in July. This nest fell victim to the wax moth,...
North Wales Wildlife Trust Living Churchyards Project Iwan Edwards of the North Wales Wildlife Trust had a vision! He wanted to improve the ancient churchyards of North Wales for wildlife and help safeguard one of the most enduring features of the North Wales...
Male bumblebees with yellow/pale faces! Male red tailed bumblebee, B. lapidarius Male bumblebees have no sting, so gently handling them ONLY if you are 110% sure they are males allows for close up photographs! Male B. lucorum with yellow face. Note lovely coloured...
Watch the bees! – new Orchard Solitary Bee Observation Nest Box ” Inspired by nature, driven by science” All Nurturing Nature solitary bee observation nest boxes have been designed to provide optimal nesting requirements, optimal bee management and...
The jewel wasp (ruby-tailed wasp, Chrysis ignita?) looking for cells in which to lay its egg. Above this wasp were living red mason bee larvae, eggs and pollen in cells. Perhaps, like a burglar it knew where the goods were and thought it would try the back door whilst...
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