Nesting Activity and Behavior of Osmia cornifrons (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae) Elucidated Using Videography

Figure 1

Diagram of camera housings for recording intranest behavior of O. cornifrons. The frame was made of white pine timber, and the walls were made from Masonite boards. The camera was mounted to the lid and faced down toward the observation blocks. A small groove was cut into the back of the frame to allow space for the camera cord.