Re: Leaf-Cutter Bees, Nectar-Feeding Birds, Idiot Cumbrian Gardeners
- To: m*@ucdavis.edu
- Subject: Re: Leaf-Cutter Bees, Nectar-Feeding Birds, Idiot Cumbrian Gardeners
- From: "* T* F* <f*@hawaii.edu>
- Date: Fri, 08 Jan 1999 16:04:36
- References: <c8792d6a.368950a0@aol.com>
At 10:14 AM 12/30/98 -1000, you wrote:
These bees are considered important pollinators for clover, alfalfa, etc
and often to enhance their numbers people will use the said artificial
nests to attract them to the fields. (or at least so I have been told in
Ento 262: Apiculture.
>
>In nature, leaf-cutter bees nest in tunnels in rotten wood [often
>ready-mades provided by beetle larvae. Some species adapt very readily to
>soda-straws packed in milk-cartons, or wood blocks drilled out [about 1/8
>inch diameter. If you like fancy-cut rose foliage, put some of these
>out!
>
>loren russell, corvallis, oregon
>
>
Mach T. Fukada, Editor
fukada@hawaii.edu
Honolulu Aquarium Society
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Meadows/2948/HASF.html
