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Osmia rufa? or Andrena spp

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Description:

Solitary bee.
Osmia rufa nest in preexistiing hollows. Male larvae are placed in front of the females within the nest allowing the males to emerge first in the spring.
Excellent pollinators. Not aggressive. The male has no sting.

Habitat:

Garden, prairies.

Reference Links:

Osmia rufa, Andrena

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PublishedApril 10, 2012

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