Species: Leaf-cutter Bee (Megachile sp.)
Family: Mason bees (MEGACHILIDAE)
Category: Insects (Other)
Location: Widespread
A. Insects (Other)
More extensive information on insects can be found in a separate blog post.
B. Mason bees (MEGACHILIDAE)
Mason bees (also known as leafcutter bees) are mostly solitary bees. Several collect plant or animal hairs to assist in nest construction, whereas other collect plant resin for this purpose. All feed on pollen and nectar, although some of these feed on pollen collected by other bees (and so are called 'cuckoo bees').
C. Leaf-cutter Bee (Megachile sp.)
This mason bee is a member of the Megachile family of leaf-cutter bees. Establishing which species of the family these bees belong to requires microscopic examination.
These bees chew up the edges of leaves to make a cement with which they seal their nests.
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Leaf-cutter bee
These bees chew up the edges of leaves to make a cement with which they seal their nests.
Leaf-cutter bee
This leaf-cutter bee belongs to the Megachile bee family. Its exact species cannot be established.
