Leaf-cutter bee carries piece of leaf to build nest cell (IMAGE)

Utah State University

Leaf-cutter bee carries piece of leaf to build nest cell

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A leaf-cutter bee carries a piece of a leaf it's cut to build a nest cell for its offspring. Utah State University scientist Joseph Wilson says the bees may be using plastic waste in place of natural materials.

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