Where is Hylaeus kuakea, a species found in dry forests, known to establish its nesting tunnels?
Answer
In tunnels within wood, potentially pre-existing cavities made by beetles.
*Hylaeus kuakea* is a specific native Hawaiian species found dwelling in the dry forests of regions like West Maui and West Oahu. Like several other members of the *Hylaeus* genus, this species exhibits characteristics of cavity-nesting bees. Specifically, *H. kuakea* utilizes existing tunnels found within dead or dried wood for nesting purposes. These tunnels may naturally occur or be created by the activity of wood-boring beetles. Additionally, the text notes that nesting in pre-existing cavities, such as holes in plant stems, is a shared trait among several *Hylaeus* species.
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