‘Witch bee’ riding tiny broomstick to feature in Attenborough’s Wild Isles
by Nadeem Badshah from Environment | The Guardian on (#6A69B)
Insect flies with grass stalks it uses to conceal its nest, which is made of disused snail shells
A bee that seems to be riding a tiny broomstick will be among the creatures to feature in Sir David Attenborough's Wild Isles BBC series on Sunday.
In the third episode of the five-part-series, viewers can take a closer look at grassland habitats and many of its inhabitants, including the mason bee.
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