Osmia avosetta: these solitary bees place their eggs in colorful nesting capsules that are constructed from flower petals, nectar, and mud
u/SixteenSeveredHands — 8 days ago
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Shell-Nesting Mason Bees: these bees build their nests in empty snail shells, using crushed leaves and soil to form the inner brood chambers and then sealing the entrance with plant pulp, pebbles, and debris
u/SixteenSeveredHands — 8 days ago
Shell-Nesting Mason Bees: these bees build their nests in empty snail shells, using crushed leaves and soil to form the inner brood chambers and then sealing the entrance with plant pulp, pebbles, and debris
u/SixteenSeveredHands — 6 days ago
Velvet Worms: these cute little creatures are actually ferocious predators that capture their prey with a quick-drying adhesive known as the "silly string of death"
u/SixteenSeveredHands — 12 days ago