steve_b_wales Posted June 24, 2020 Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 The other day while in my garden, I noticed what I think was a Bee, carrying a small piece of leaf. It went into a little hole under one of the concrete slab steps on my patio. I watched it a few times (I presume it was the same one, as they all look the same!) going in and out of the hole, returning with another piece of 'leaf'. Today, there's a very small mound of sand under the step, which I assume is because the 'Bee' is burrowing. If it is a Bee, then I'll leave it alone to carry on building. If it's a Wasp, then that's a different matter. The problem is I can't see it quick enough to try and identify it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted June 24, 2020 Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 Leave it bee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfish77 Posted June 24, 2020 Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 (edited) https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?pid=829 Some sort of leafcutter bee, I'd guess? Edited June 24, 2020 by redfish77 wrong link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted June 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 8 minutes ago, redfish77 said: https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?pid=829 Some sort of leafcutter bee, I'd guess? It appears that I have a leaf cutting Bee in residence. Happy Days.😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modafinale Posted June 24, 2020 Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 Steve, I’ve got them too ! wondered what was taking sections out of my saplings 🐝 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted June 24, 2020 Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 2 minutes ago, Modafinale said: Steve, I’ve got them too ! wondered what was taking sections out of my saplings 🐝 Blimey, how big are these bees? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted June 24, 2020 Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 Miner bees, have a few colonies in a raised bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted June 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 19 minutes ago, Modafinale said: Steve, I’ve got them too ! wondered what was taking sections out of my saplings 🐝 Despite there being lots of foliage around my garden and my neighbours, the Bee is flying elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted June 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2020 UPDATE: I've 'Bee'n watching this little beauty for awhile now and managed to get some photo's of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Heron Posted June 25, 2020 Report Share Posted June 25, 2020 Take advice from Paul macartney and let it bee 🐝 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshAndy Posted June 25, 2020 Report Share Posted June 25, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, steve_b_wales said: UPDATE: I've 'Bee'n watching this little beauty for awhile now and managed to get some photo's of it. Good photos Steve 👍🏻 Edited June 25, 2020 by WelshAndy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted June 25, 2020 Report Share Posted June 25, 2020 22 hours ago, Jaymo said: Miner bees, have a few colonies in a raised bed. Digby? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted June 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2020 Here's a heavily cropped photograph of my 'neighbour'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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