Megachile pruina
Megachile pruina, also known as the Hoary Leafcutter Bee, is a species of bee in the family Megachilidae.[1] It was described by Smith in 1853.[1]
| Megachile pruina | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Megachilidae |
| Genus: | Megachile |
| Species: | M. pruina |
| Binomial name | |
| Megachile pruina Smith, 1853 | |
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Female M. pruina
Distribution
It is found from North Carolina to Florida and Texas. [2] It is also considered native to the islands of Bermuda. [3]
References
- "Megachile". BioLib. 2014. Retrieved 18 October 2014.
- Ascher, Pickering, J.S., J. (2020). "Discover Life bee species guide and world checklist".
- "Leafcutter Bee". The Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Retrieved 2022-05-18.
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