What amazes me about the cuts in the leaves is that they don't cause the leaf the turn brown and wither, there must be something in the saliva to prevent browning.
I've got 2 nesting in the dry stone wall,I'd feel happier if they were in a proper hotel! Are the larvae similar in look to vine weevil? One has appeared in the nest,if it's a vine weevil I'll get rid.
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I posted this elsewhere, but one landed in front of me today, cutting a leaf in no short order. It then flew off with its spoils to the bee house. Amazing to watch.
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Yes Fire you're right it is,but they seem a bit vulnerable to the birds,not very well hidden,and if it rains they aren't really under that much cover,looks like a trip to Dunelm!😁
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Morrison's have the bee houses in for £3. My hand went out to pick one up,OH says '' I can make you one like that 'So why do I feel Ive been cheated out of my bee house?
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I watched the Leafcutter bee yesterday,and what i had thought were slugs decimating my Hostas,turns out to be the Leafcutter bee! I'm annoyed because I resorted to one or two pellets thinking the holes were made by slugs! So my coffee grounds probably are working round the base of the hostas,as all the oval shaped holes are on the top of the plant!
The whole truth is an instrument that can only be played by an expert.
I posted this elsewhere, but one landed in front of me today, cutting a leaf in no short order. It then flew off with its spoils to the bee house. Amazing to watch.
Fantastic Chris. These tiny events put the world in perspective You're so lucky to have them in your wal V.Gardener. The wall will be the perfect location for them, but anything you do to encourage them, and other insects, is a bonus. Lovely if you can see them working
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I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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You're so lucky to have them in your wal V.Gardener. The wall will be the perfect location for them, but anything you do to encourage them, and other insects, is a bonus. Lovely if you can see them working
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...