This forum is a place to discuss matters related to BWARS and general matters related to aculeates.
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I am working on a second edition of my Naturalists' Handbook 24-Ants. In the new ones, the colour paintings and line drawings (except for keys) are being replaced by photos. I am hoping to take most of these and I am wondering if anyone is prepared to help me with precise locations of nests etc. for the more Southern and rarer species. I live in Yorkshire so have access to only about 17 species in my own county. I will send a list of what I need or post it on here later. Any information would be helpful, but I have had very good experiences with lat./long.
Wanted urgently. A short video clip of a wild bee (NOT a honey bee) visiting a flower - about 30 second is good. This is to go on a Centre for Hydrology and Ecology project for farmers, but the need is urgent - by Monday 8th afternoon. Full acknowledgement will be given, but no payment is available.
If you have something you would be prepared to offer please contact Richard Pywell as soon as possible. rfp@ceh.ac.uk
Hylaeus signatus male emerging from roost
Pseudomalus auratus
