i found about 8 of them, their all about a half inch long and about a quarter inch wide. they have a cylinder shape, a closed end and an open ene( i guess they hatched). It was buried in the trunk of the tree we recently took down. I need help figuring out what it is?
2007-10-23 13:44:23 · 3 answers · asked by BRENDA G 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
sounds like leafcutter bees to me. They are from the family Megachilidae. They cut portions of leaves from plants and use those to create a 'nest' to lay their eggs in. The larvae, after mature, tunnel out of one end of the nest. They can make these nests in burrows or in virtually any holes, including holes made in trees from previous pests.
2007-10-25 18:40:01 · answer #1 · answered by ulri6129 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are quite a number of larvae that would use leaves to construct their cocoon. Unless they are unique to the tree it is difficult to identify. A local college may have an entomology department or if you have an agriculture extension office they may be able to help you.
2007-10-23 15:26:20 · answer #2 · answered by paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it to the county extension office.... They should be able to tell you....
2007-10-23 13:54:35 · answer #3 · answered by ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋