You run the greatest risk of being stung by bees when you are near their hive. If you are allergic to bee venom, it makes sense to stay away from the hives. It is also a good idea to avoid walking barefoot in flowering clover meadows or among other flowers that the bees are attracted […]
Bees, wasps and ants
Bees, wasps and ants belong to the group of insects known as hymenoptera (Hymenoptera). Many hymenoptera have sucking mouth parts, a tube with which they can drink liquid such as nectar. In addition, their mandibles are used to bite and chew, and for many of the hymenoptera, it is an important tool when they build […]
Mason bee
(Latin: Osmia bicornis) This is one of the solitary bees in which the nest is built of mud, in a wide variety of sites. On occasions the nest may be constructed indoors, possibly behind panelling, in furniture or even in a key-hole, provided there is constant access to the outside world. Apart from the fact […]
Patchwork leafcutter
(Latin: Megachile centuncularis) This bee sometimes builds in the woodwork of houses. It lines the cells with regular oval pieces of leaf which it cuts from plants with smooth leaves, sometimes roses.