Our leafcutter bees emerge from their cocoons

Actually the correct term is "eclose"

 

Either way, its an interesting time.

And we've tried to capture a few photos & record some basic data.

Our Leafcutter Bee Larvae

The summer is now behind us

so its time to empty our solitary bee box

and save the larvae in a safe place.

Bee Box: the leaf cutters have arrived!

It was quite a surprise!

We came back after a long weekend to find 2 chambers occupied.

Its Bee Box Time!

Yep, February has rolled around once again.

Let's get those bee boxes out there, ready for a new season.