toffeecape: seb-sasstian:sixpenceee: Rare Bee Species Makes Colorful Nests From Flower PetalsI
toffeecape: seb-sasstian: sixpenceee: Rare Bee Species Makes Colorful Nests From Flower Petals In order to protect their young, a rare bee species known as Osmia avosetta craft nests for their offspring using flower petals. The colorful cocoons are made from multiple layers of petals and mud. The mother bee then fills the nest with nutritious pollen and nectar before laying her precious egg on top. Finally, she seals the cell by folding the scale-like petals inwards and plugging the hole with mud. Dr. Jerome G Rozen / American Museum of Natural History (AMNH): Website green witches make do (; Dark tumblr show me this forbidden bee. -- source link