Monthly Archives: October 2014

Insects of the Week: Hylaeus (bees) and Gasteruption (wasps)

Posted on October 25, 2014 by heatherblairs

This week we have two featured insects for you: a wasp and a bee that looks an awful lot like a wasp. Scientific name: Hylaeus Common name: Masked or yellow-faced bees Family: Colletidae Nest type: Silk (dried mother bee saliva) … Continue reading →

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Insects of the Week: genus Isodontia

Posted on October 3, 2014 by heatherblairs

Scientific name: Isodontia Common name: Grass-carrying wasps Family: Sphecidae Nest type: dried grass blades Size: 18-20 mm Nest tunnels used: 1/2” to 5/16” tunnels Looks like: Large rusty orange or shiny black wasps If you’ve ever opened a window and … Continue reading →

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