These alfalfa leafcutter bees are a key focus at the NDSU's Insect Cryobiology and Ecophysiology Network lab. The lab is a partnership between the university and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Q: What's eating my pea leaves? — Ron Boe, Fargo. A: When leaves develop neat, circular holes on the margins of a leaf, it's the work of leafcutter bees, who use the material for nesting. They're good ...
leafcutter bee, Leafcutter bees have sharp jaws resembling serrated knives, yet they are surprisingly docile. These hard-working bees are known for slicing through plant leaves, leaving signature holes in their wake. The Advocate: Digging In: Meet the leafcutter bee: Holes punched in leaves mean prolific pollinator is nearby Digging In: Meet the leafcutter bee: Holes punched in leaves mean prolific pollinator is nearby If you've recently spotted mysterious circular holes in the leaves of your plants, a special little creature might have made itself at home in your garden: the leafcutter bee. In the words of wildlife ... The Virginian-Pilot: Check out the leafcutter bee: Photog catches one stuffing leaf blankets into onion stems As if ON CUE, leafcutter bees stole the show when they revealed a fascinating aspect of their life before a sold-out crowd at Trista Imrich’s garden party in Alanton in Virginia Beach.
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