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Story: Wasps and bees

Bees’ nest holes

Bees’ nest holes

Leioproctus bees nest in individual tunnels dug in soil. New Zealand has 18 native Leioproctus species. They are hairy, and most are black.

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Photograph by John W. Early

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John Early. 'Wasps and bees', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 20-Oct-09
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/wasps-and-bees/4/2