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Do I have Mason Bee's?

Posted by todancewithwolves Z9 CA (My Page) on
Thu, Aug 23, 07 at 15:45

I built a Mason Bee house about 3 months ago. I just noticed a yellow plug. Do I have Mason Bee larvea?
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RE: Do I have Mason Bee's?

  • Posted by jean001 z8aPortland, OR (My Page) on
    Sun, Aug 26, 07 at 0:11

Mason bees plug the hole with mud. This looks like it might be a leafcutter bee.


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RE: Do I have Mason Bee's?

By golly, your right! I have leafcutters all over my garden. I never would have thought they would use the nest.

Fascinating and I couldn't be more pleased.

Thank you so much!

Edna


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