Osmia depleta
- Pronunciation
- /os-mee-uh de-PLET-uh/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Osmia depleta
- Plural
- Osmiae depletae
Definition
A species of mason bee, but it is not widely distributed in Japan, the U.S., or Europe. The accurately associated bee species for wide pollination use is Osmia lignaria.
Etymology
From Greek 'Osmia', meaning 'fragrant', but 'depleta' does not accurately mean 'empty'.
Example
Osmia depleta is a lesser-known species compared to other Osmia used for pollination.
Related Terms
- Mason bees
- Pollination
- Orchards
- Osmia lignaria
Usage Notes
Osmia lignaria is more commonly used as a managed pollinator in orchards.