description Megachile addenda Overview
Megachile addenda is a solitary leafcutter bee in the family Megachilidae, described by Ezra Townsend Cresson in 1878. It is native to North America and is also known as the cranberry leafcutter bee because it has been documented pollinating cranberry crops. Females construct brood cells using pieces of leaves, and the species nests in sand beds rather than forming a communal colony. Its biology is relevant to studies of native pollinators and cranberry production.
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What kind of bee is Megachile addenda?
Megachile addenda is a solitary leafcutter bee in the family Megachilidae. It is also known as the cranberry leafcutter bee.
Who described Megachile addenda?
Ezra Townsend Cresson described the species in 1878. The species belongs to the genus Megachile, which contains many leafcutter bees.
Where is Megachile addenda found?
The bee is native to North America. It has been documented pollinating cranberry crops, which explains its common name.
How does the female Megachile addenda build a nest?
Female leafcutter bees cut pieces from leaves and use them to line brood cells. Because the species is solitary, each female generally builds and provisions her own nest instead of living in a large colony.
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