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What kind of bee is Hoplitis spinulosa?
Hoplitis spinulosa is a solitary mason bee in the family Megachilidae. It is native to Europe and Asia and does not maintain a worker-based colony.
How does Hoplitis spinulosa build its nest?
It uses pre-existing cavities rather than excavating a large nest from solid ground. The female constructs partitions and nest material from chewed leaves.
Does Hoplitis spinulosa live in a hive?
No, it is a solitary cavity-nesting bee. A female may use a small cavity, but she provisions and seals her own brood cells without worker bees.
Why are chewed leaves important to Hoplitis spinulosa?
The female uses leaf material as building material for nest partitions and cell walls. This behavior is why it is described as a mason bee.
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