Megachile rotundata

Pronunciation
/MEE-ga-kile roh-tun-DAY-ta/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Megachile rotundata
Plural
Megachile rotundata

Definition

A species of bee in the genus Megachile, known for its role as a pollinating insect.

Etymology

From Greek 'Mega', meaning 'large', and 'cheilos', meaning 'lip'. 'Rotundata' refers to its round shape.

Example

The Megachile rotundata is a key pollinator for alfalfa crops.

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