Hello,

In Elementary (episode 17), Sherlock is presented with a rare species of solitary bee Osmia avosetta. 
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/05/photogalleries/100510-bees-flower-sandwich-nests-pictures/

I am new to the group so I should introduce myself. I live in Toronto, Ontario.
I am taking a bee biology (Introductory Apiculture) course with Prof. Peter Kevan at the University of Guelph. 
Your discussion has been very helpful and informative.

My fascination with bees began when I read Laurence Packer's book, Keeping the Bees. Given I was becoming a bit of a "BEEvangelist", I thought it would be best to be informed rather than simply opinionated. Given my very busy lifestyle, I was delighted to find Prof. Kevan's course offered through distance education. The more I learn about bees…the more fascinating I find them. 

I am also a local, urban hive-share participant and enjoyed suiting up to visit "my" bees this past summer.
I grew up on a grain and cattle farm in Saskatchewan but I moved east for greater opportunities in my profession as a hospital pharmacist. 
I am now retired.

I am currently working on a paper for my course and the topic I have chosen is Sniffer bees: Potential applications, and current state of  technology. 
If anyone has any advice or direction, I would be very grateful.

Thank you for maintaining this important discussion forum and for sharing all of your collective wisdom.


Cecily Bradshaw
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