Megachile mendica, commonly known as the "mendicant leafcutter bee," is a species of solitary bee belonging to the Megachilidae family. These bees are medium-sized, with a body length ranging from 10 to 15 mm. They are known for their distinctive behavior of cutting circular pieces of leaves to construct their nests, which are typically found in pre-existing cavities or hollow stems. Megachile mendica is an important pollinator, particularly for plants in the Asteraceae family.