description Osmia niveata Overview
Osmia niveata is a European species of solitary mason bee in the family Megachilidae, described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1804. It is included in modern European wild-bee checklists and is recorded by bee-survey organizations as a member of the Osmia genus. Like other mason bees, it nests without a social colony and carries collected pollen on hairs beneath the abdomen, making it relevant to studies of wild-bee diversity and plant pollination.
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What is Osmia niveata?
Osmia niveata is a European solitary mason bee in the family Megachilidae. Johan Christian Fabricius described the species in 1804.
Is Osmia niveata a social honeybee?
No. Osmia niveata is a solitary bee rather than a honeybee colony species. Like other mason bees, individual females build and provision their own nests.
Which family does Osmia niveata belong to?
It belongs to the bee family Megachilidae. The family includes mason bees and leafcutter bees, which often carry pollen differently from honeybees.
Where is Osmia niveata recorded?
Osmia niveata is recorded in European wild-bee checklists and surveys. It is recognized as a member of the Osmia genus.
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