Natural History Wanderings

National Geographic reports a rare solitary bee makes a layered flower petal and mud sandwich.  It is likely the purpose of the sandwich is protect the bee’s larva.  The sandwiches can be quite colorful and artistic.  Read story and see photos of the sandwich at the National Geographic Website:  http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/05/photogalleries/100510-bees-flower-sandwich-nests-pictures/?now=2010-05-10-00:01#bees-flower-nests-sandwich-mud-layer_20048_600x450.jpg