Nests of Osmia uncinata. 26–27) Nest entrances sealed with leaf pulp. 28) Dissected nest with three brood cells each containing a cocoon. 29) Dissected unfinished nest with cocoon in uppermost cell and dead larva on food provision in two cells. 30) X-rayed nest with six cells containing four overwintering females, one overwintering male (outermost cell) and a dead larva on food provision.

 
 
  Part of: Müller A, Prosi R, Taylor S, Richter H, Herrmann M, Weibel U (2020) Unique nesting biology of Osmia ( Melanosmia) uncinata, a Palaearctic osmiine bee specialized on thick-barked conifers (Hymenoptera, Megachilidae). Alpine Entomology 4: 157-171. https://doi.org/10.3897/alpento.4.53489