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Megachile albitarsis

Megachile albitarsis

The Megachile albitarsis is a special type of bee known for its strong body and fuzzy appearance. These bees are great at helping flowers grow by spreading pollen as they collect nectar.

Hábitat: Grasslands

Aspecto

The Megachile albitarsis is a medium-sized bee, primarily black with pale, fuzzy hairs on its body. It has a distinctive patch of white hairs on its feet (tarsi). Females also have a fuzzy yellow or orange underside from carrying pollen.

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Megachile albitarsis
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Megachile albitarsis

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Rareza

Common

Peligro

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Each baby bee gets its own private, leaf-wrapped "bedroom" inside the nest, packed with food.

Males of this species are usually smaller than females and do not help build the nests.

This bee is known for its amazing ability to cut perfect circles from leaves with its powerful jaws!

Unlike honeybees, leafcutter bees rarely sting and are gentle visitors in your garden.

Habilidades especiales

Habilidad

Leaf Architect

Megachile albitarsis can precisely cut circular leaf pieces with its strong mandibles that helps them build cozy, protective nests for their eggs.

Habilidad

Belly Pollen Pack

Megachile albitarsis has a special brush of hairs on its underside that helps them carry large amounts of pollen directly to their nest.

Habilidad

Solitary Seeker

Megachile albitarsis can build individual nests in small cavities, allowing them to thrive independently without a large queen or hive.

Medidas y detalles

Envergadura
16-24 mm
Tamaño
8-12 mm
Esperanza de vida
30-60 días
Velocidad de vuelo
18 km/h
Cantidad de patas
6

Dieta y alimentación

These bees sip sweet nectar for energy and gather pollen to feed their growing babies.

Alimentos principales

  • Nectar
  • Pollen
  • Flower sap

Método de búsqueda

  • Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

pollinates

Alfalfa

Medicago sativa

Key pollinator for this important agricultural crop.

depends on

Gallica Rose

Rosa gallica

Uses leaves for constructing its protective nest cells.

parasitizes

Say's Cuckoo Bee

Coelioxys sayi

Lays its eggs in the leafcutter bee's nest, consuming its food.

eaten by

Western Kingbird

Tyrannus verticalis

Can sometimes prey on adult bees while foraging.

Rasgos

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Colecciones

Seguridad

Peligro

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Be gentle and watch from a distance when you see bees. They are friendly but can sting if scared.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es el envergadura de Megachile albitarsis?

16-24 mm

¿Cuál es el tamaño de Megachile albitarsis?

8-12 mm

¿Cuál es el esperanza de vida de Megachile albitarsis?

30-60 días

¿Cuál es el velocidad de vuelo de Megachile albitarsis?

18 km/h

¿Qué come Megachile albitarsis?

These bees sip sweet nectar for energy and gather pollen to feed their growing babies.

¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente Megachile albitarsis?

Grasslands

¿Cómo caza Megachile albitarsis?

Foraging

¿Cuál es el cantidad de patas de Megachile albitarsis?

6

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