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Daily Archives: May 17, 2017

Megachile on flower with pollen on abdomen

Know your native pollinators: Leafcutter bees

News, PollinatorsBy flawildflowersMay 17, 2017

Megachilidae (commonly referred to as leafcutter, mason, orchard or cuckoo bees) are a large family of solitary nesters with distinctive and fascinating behaviors. Many are easily recognizable and can be attracted to your yard with artificial nesting boxes.

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