Today, when I was watering some tomato plants in a raised bed filled with
soil-less mix, I noticed an insect digging a hole in the bed!

The thing was shiny blue/black, winged, and was happily digging away in the
nice light "dirt" -- making a larger hole than I would have associated
with an insect if I hadn't seen the critter in action.

Can anyone give me any hints? If I see it again, I'll try taking a picture
of it with my digital camera, so I'll have something to refer to.

Anne Lurie
NE Raleigh