description Megachile circumcincta Overview
Megachile circumcincta is a solitary leafcutter bee in the family Megachilidae, distributed across parts of the Palearctic region. William Kirby formally described the species in 1802. Like other members of Megachile, females carry pollen on specialized hairs beneath the abdomen rather than on the hind legs, and they cut pieces of leaves to construct brood cells in existing cavities.
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What kind of bee is Megachile circumcincta?
Megachile circumcincta is a solitary leafcutter bee in the family Megachilidae. It does not form a social colony like a honeybee hive.
Where is Megachile circumcincta found?
It is distributed across parts of the Palearctic region. The species name to use in field or research searches is Megachile circumcincta.
Who described Megachile circumcincta?
William Kirby formally described the species in 1802. That taxonomic author and year are part of the species' recorded scientific history.
How does the female Megachile circumcincta carry pollen?
Females carry pollen on specialized hairs beneath the abdomen. In Megachile, those hairs form the pollen-carrying surface used during foraging.
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