Pure Green Augochlora Nest

Description:

I found this curious little sawdust structure in a hole on a snag that was still standing in a coniferous forest. There was a lot of pileated woodpecker holes in the snag, so it must have been full of tasty delights, including this Pure Green Augochlora nest! It was a very fragile structure, so I didn't disturb it, but I noticed holes on the ends for the different cells and a yellow substance in them, which I think were eggs.

Note - the slug photobombed my shot.

Habitat:

In a snag that was standing in a coniferous forest.

Notes:

See this spotting to see what the actual bees look like: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/143...