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Leafcutter Bee

family: Megachilidae

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Field Notes

Description:

Leafcutter bees cut leaves to construct nests in cavities. They create multiple cells in the nest, each with a single larva and pollen stored for the larvae to eat. Leafcutting bees are important pollinators of wildflowers, fruits, vegetables and other crops.

Habitat:

Urban garden.

Reference Links:

Megachilidae, leafcutting bees - Megachilidae

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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Biodiversity in Nueva Ecija, Philippines
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project

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PublishedJuly 11, 2013

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