Megachile centuncularis Patchwork leafcutter bee just emerging from chamber hole in a Nurturing Nature beebox -fascinating to watch bringing in rose leaf cuttings, and then off to get a energy drink of purple loosestrife nectar , before off again collecting leaves and/or pollen.
You can see the plugged lowest chamber below the bee -a good six eggs safe behind the end leaf.
Bee at work
Moderator: Neil Southworth
Re: Bee at work
Bee finishing off chamber -using purple loosestrife leaves