This is the continuation of my previous post last February 2011.These pictures will reveal something worth remembering till the end of time.It was taken around Greenhills during the 2011 Christmas show. How wonderful to shoot the colors of the night transformed into a starry,starry night. I stayed up late till the closing time , I’ve even waited for the fireworks display which would end up the show.
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The leaf-cutter bee nest was a waterproof nest.A home of their own choice which is well-planned.It looks like a cigar-tube.It was firmly rolled,well packed and quality intended to protect leaf-cutter bees from rain and, less likely to be attacked by enemies.I don’t see natural ventilation here,it seems to be closely-packed that even the air cannot enter.
Leaf-cutter bees gathered materials from these leaf and the next, you’ll see how well it was cut into circles. Just like humans too, They have different sizes of materials for specific purpose depending on the size on how big and long the cigar-like nest.
Damage on the leaves. Gathering piece by piece would be time consuming.Anyway,They cut it for a purpose and essential to their own survival.