description Osmia nigrifrons Overview
Osmia nigrifrons is a North American mason bee in the family Megachilidae. It was described by Ezra Townsend Cresson in 1878 and belongs to the genus Osmia, whose members are solitary bees that generally nest in cavities or other enclosed spaces. NatureServe records a strong association with plants in the pea family, including Astragalus filipes and the introduced Vicia cracca.
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What kind of bee is Osmia nigrifrons?
Osmia nigrifrons is a North American mason bee in the family Megachilidae. It is a solitary bee, so individual females generally raise their own offspring rather than living in a large colony.
Who described Osmia nigrifrons?
The species was described by American entomologist Ezra Townsend Cresson in 1878. It belongs to the large mason-bee genus Osmia.
Where does Osmia nigrifrons nest?
Members of Osmia commonly nest in cavities or other enclosed spaces, where a female divides the nest into brood cells. The exact nesting site can vary with local habitat and available holes.
Does Osmia nigrifrons live in a hive like a honey bee?
No, it is a solitary mason bee rather than a honey bee living in a permanent colony. A female typically provisions individual nest cells for her developing young.
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