Trachusa dorsalis

(Lepeletier, 1841)

Stripe-backed Resin-Leafcutter

Trachusa dorsalis is a of resin-leafcutter bee in the Megachilidae. It is native to North America. Members of the Trachusa are known for using plant resins in nest construction, a trait that distinguishes them from many other megachilid bees that rely primarily on leaf pieces.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Trachusa dorsalis: /trəˈkjuːsə ˌdɔːrˈseɪlɪs/

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North America

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Taxonomic note

Trachusa dorsalis was described by Lepeletier in 1841. The Trachusa belongs to the tribe Anthidiini, a group of bees commonly known as carder bees or resin bees due to their use of plant fibers or resins in nest construction.

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