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Mason Bee uses mandibles to cut through cocoon.

Female emerging from cocoon

Opening Mason Bee Nesting Straws, Part Two

Opening Mason Bee Nesting Straws, Part One

Chalcid Wasp Larvae

Pollen Mites in Nesting Straw

Tools for Opening Mason Bee Straws

Choosing a Mason Bee House

Washing Mason Bee Cocoons

Tiny Chalcid Wasps have invaded mason bee tubes

Mason Bees developing inside observation nest box

Chalcid Wasp invading Mason Bee nest tubes

Hear Mason Bees crunching out of their cocoons.