We seem to have an infestation of some type of insect that is nesting “inside” an eave. The bug is slipping between the slats of an eave and is creating a nest that isn’t visible.
The tail is somewhat long and cylindrical, body has some yellow and the face almost looks like it has a yellow smile on it. Total length is about 1 inch.
My question is what type of bug is this? And what’s the best approach in removing the hive?
We are located in Long Island, New York.
I cannot be certain from this image, but it could be an introduced species, the giant resin bee (Megachile sculpturalis; Hymenoptera: Megachilidae). See http://tinyurl.com/24sepr8 for detailed information. Originally found primarily in southeastern states, they now have been reported from as far north as Ontario, Canada.
I cannot be certain from this image, but it could be an introduced species, the giant resin bee (Megachile sculpturalis; Hymenoptera: Megachilidae). See http://tinyurl.com/24sepr8 for detailed information. Originally found primarily in southeastern states, they now have been reported from as far north as Ontario, Canada.
