Bees that nest in petals: Scientists describe the nest of an uncommon solitary bee
Tuesday, May 4, 2010 - 12:24
in Biology & Nature
A rare species of solitary bees found in the Middle East, Osima avoseta, constructs its nests from petals, creating chambers of pink, yellow, blue, and purple for its larvae. The colorful nests moist, secure chambers for the larvae to grow, consume provisions, and build a cocoon to wait out the winter.