Leafcutter Bee cutting the leaf of Pomegranate | Leafcutter Bee | Megachile Bee
Honey bees are not the only bee species that are significant for human wellbeing. Megachile bees are a group of native bee species that do not produce honey but are important pollinators of crops and wild plants. Megachile bees are not aggressive but can sting for defence. They have a mild sting that is much less painful than that of a honey bee. They live independently of others (i.e. they are solitary). Most Megachile bee species nest in sheltered locations in pre-existing natural cavities such as burrows, crevices and hollow twigs. These medium-small sized bees have a varied appearance, ranging from having pale bands of hair across the abdomen to black and orange. Females of most species have large mandibles (jaws) for cutting leaves and flowers that they use to build their nests. This is the reason that many species of Megachile bees are known as leafcutter bees.
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