Monthly Archives: September 2014

Bees of the Week: genus Anthidium

Posted on September 19, 2014 by heatherblairs

Scientific name: Anthidium Common name: Wool carder bees Family: Megachilidae Nest type: hairs from plants, but may include debris Size: 8-15 mm (males larger than females) Nest tunnels used: 1/2” down to 5/16” Looks like: Black and yellow striped bees It’s … Continue reading →

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Insects of week: A Tale of Two Parasites

Posted on September 6, 2014 by heatherblairs

This week we profile two parasites, one that “attacks” after nests are completed and one that “attacks” as the nests are being made or even before nest construction begins. Scientific name: Leucospis affinis Common name: Giant Chalcidoid wasps Family: Leucospidae Nest … Continue reading →

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