Megachilidae

Definition: Megachilidae

Megachilidae

Noun

1. Leaf-cutting and mason bees.

Specialty Definition: Megachilidae

Megachilidae

Scientific classification

Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Hymenoptera
Superfamily:	Apoidea
Family:	Megachilidae

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North America has many native Megachilid species, but Alfalfa leafcutter bees are an imported species used for pollination.

Coelioxys, the cuckoo bee, is a Megachilid that invades the nest of other Megachilids, lays its eggs, and leaves its young for the other species to rear.

Photos of orchard mason bees: http://www.pollinator.com/gallery/mason_nest.htm

Evidence of Leafcutter Bee

Expression: Megachilidae

Expression using "Megachilidae": family Megachilidae. Additional references.
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Frequency of Internet Keywords: Megachilidae

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Anagrams: Megachilidae

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