Megachile pruina
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
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

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]

Distribution

It is found from North Carolina to Florida and Texas. [2] It is also considered native to the islands of Bermuda. [3]

References

  1. 1 2 "Megachile". BioLib. 2014. Retrieved 18 October 2014.
  2. Ascher, Pickering, J.S., J. (2020). "Discover Life bee species guide and world checklist".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. "Leafcutter Bee". The Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Retrieved 2022-05-18.


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