zeb 0 Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Hi guys got a question for u were my mum work's (big house) the garden's lawn have these insects that hover about 6 inches off the ground, they look like a wasp from the front and a bee from behind they make worm hole size holes in the ground, the gardener was told by a farmer to put lime on the area affected (big ring of dead grass were they are)so he did and they seem to of just moved down the lawn ]= he dont think they are hover flys so I was just wondering if anyone had any idea what they might be ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TIMMAY 6 Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Probably some species of solitary bee. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jac 12 Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Ground bees These dig tunnels in the ground and hence are also called "mining bees". These tunnels are made with the aim of providing shelter for their progeny. Well-shaded areas having loose soil and scarce vegetation are chosen. Chambers are made at the end of the tunnels by female bees. Here, they store food for the baby bees. The ground bee is black in color, small in size and can sting. Normally, they are not aggressive. However, when they feel threatened they can attack. Pollen is carried on the body and leg hairs. These bees are either solitary or communal and live in separate but closeby nests. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 160 Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 (edited) They are harmless. Why kill them? Edited September 10, 2009 by Matt the Rat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ben2 0 Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 just watch and enjoy them you can get right up close and take pic,s look them up in a book . ben Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RicW 67 Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Hi guys got a question for u were my mum work's (big house) the garden's lawn have these insects that hover about 6 inches off the ground, they look like a wasp from the front and a bee from behind they make worm hole size holes in the ground, the gardener was told by a farmer to put lime on the area affected (big ring of dead grass were they are)so he did and they seem to of just moved down the lawn ]= he dont think they are hover flys so I was just wondering if anyone had any idea what they might be ? Mining bees. Harmless, protected by law. They will abandon the nest at the end of summer so wait until they leave and fill the nest with soil. Ric Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 160 Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Mining bees. Harmless, protected by law. They will abandon the nest at the end of summer so wait until they leave and fill the nest with soil.Ric NOT protected by law, but harmless and should be left alone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RicW 67 Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Mining bees. Harmless, protected by law. They will abandon the nest at the end of summer so wait until they leave and fill the nest with soil.Ric NOT protected by law, but harmless and should be left alone. If you are speaking as a professional then I accept your word. However, I have long understood that mining bees in brickwork are protected. Whatever, we agree leave 'em alone they are lovely little creatures and do no harm to anyone. If all the bees in the world died out tomorrow land-dwelling vertebrate species would have about a year to live. Ric Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zeb 0 Posted September 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 well messege is past on he now think that theu might be hover flys lol but thaks all Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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