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Mason, Leafcutter, Carder, and Resin Bees

Megachilidae
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Summary

Megachilidae is a family of solitary bees commonly known as leafcutter bees or mason bees. They are medium-sized insects, ranging in size from 6 to 20 mm. These bees are known for their unique nesting behavior, where they construct nests using pieces of leaves or mud, hence their common names. Megachilidae play an important role in pollination, making them valuable pollinators for various plants and crops.

Mason, Leafcutter, Carder, and Resin Bees

Megachilidae
Local Pest Control

Scientific classification

kingdom: Animalia
phylum: Arthropoda
class: Insecta
order: Hymenoptera

Species

Megachile rotundata

Alfalfa Leafcutter Bee

Megachile rotundata

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Megachile sculpturalis

Giant Resin Bee

Megachile sculpturalis

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Anthidium manicatum

European Wool Carder Bee

Anthidium manicatum

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Osmia lignaria

Blue Orchard Bee

Osmia lignaria

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Osmia cornifrons

Horn-faced Mason Bee

Osmia cornifrons

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Osmia rufa

Red Mason Bee

Osmia rufa

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Anthidium oblongatum

Oblong Woolcarder

Anthidium oblongatum

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Osmia cornuta

European Orchard Bee

Osmia cornuta

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Osmia ribifloris

Currant Orchard Bee

Osmia ribifloris

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Megachile pugnata

Pugnacious Leafcutter Bee

Megachile pugnata

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Megachile mendica

Flat-tailed Leaf-cutter Bee

Megachile mendica

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Megachile latimanus

Broad-handed Leafcutter

Megachile latimanus

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Megachile perihirta

Western Leafcutter

Megachile perihirta

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Megachile policaris

Megachile policaris

Megachile policaris

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Anthidium florentinum

Florentine Woolcarder Bee

Anthidium florentinum

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