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Leaf-Cutting Bee

Megachile Subgenus Litomegachile

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Field Notes

Description:

Grey and black bee-like flying insect with short black antennae and wings.

Habitat:

Hovered around and landed on a lemon tree flower

Reference Links:

Subgenus Litomegachile - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (6)
CindyBinghamKeiser
Hi Kristal, it probably is. I'll submit it for he species ID for confirmation. Thank you! Thank you misako.hill!
CindyBinghamKeiser
LOL, I never really noticed the names but now that you mention it, their lives must be all work, work, work! Thanks for the compliment :)
Dangermouse
My only thought is the fact that they all have trade names - plasterer, miner, carpenter.... I find it amusing. :D Great series of shots, by the way, but no idea on the ID. Sorry!
CindyBinghamKeiser
I was able to get some more shots of this lovely bee today. I believe this is a Plasterer Bee; however, it could be a Mining Bee. Thoughts???

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PublishedAugust 16, 2011

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