Pure Green Augochlora Nest

I found this curious little sawdust structure in a hole on a snag that was still standing in a coniferous forest. There was a lot of pileated woodpecker holes in the snag, so it must have been full of tasty delights, including this Pure Green Augochlora nest! It was a very fragile structure, so I didn't disturb it, but I noticed holes on the ends for the different cells and a yellow substance in them, which I think were eggs.

Note - the slug photobombed my shot.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Really liking your animal architecture list, that's a dimension one could not easily find in the set so it adds a unique perspective!

If I may suggest one super architect: the hamerkop. Posted 7 years ago, modified 7 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks! And, I just looked up the hamerkop! What interestingly odd birds! Such huge nests and they build 3-5 per year regardless of if they are nesting! Plus, it's domed, has a tunnel, and they decorate the nests with brightly colored objects! Love this crazy bird :) Posted 7 years ago

The Pure Green Sweat Bee

"Augochlora pura" is a solitary sweat bee found primarily in the Eastern United States. It is known for its bright green color and its tendency to forage on a variety of plants. Inhabiting rotting logs, this bee can produce up to three generations per year.

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Similar species: Wasps, Bees, Sawflies And Ants

Species identified by Christine Young