Watch a baby mason bee hatch!

Blue Orchard Bees, which are a type of Mason Bee, are super pollinators for your garden. They don't make honey, but they don't sting either! While the females do have a stinger, they rarely if ever use it. They are very gentle. Watch a baby blue orchard bee emerge from its cocoon!

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