Red Mason BeeĀ (Osmia bicornis)
Commonly found in a range of environments, especially gardens and parks, they do very well here in our garden in Aberdeenshire.
They are quiet, calm, docile and will occasionally keep you company while weeding – I really think they like human company – or at least find us interesting.
They pollinate a whole range of plants including fruit bushes, trees and strawberries.
They nest in existing holes or cavities, even under concrete paving slabs, especially those in sunny south-facing locations.
You can if you wish put up specialist bee housing, or hang up a bundle of hollow bamboo canes.
What will you receive?
50 cleaned sorted cocoons.
Instruction sheet for release, housing and harvesting your own cocoons at the end of the summer.