Megachile bahamensis
Mitchell, 1927
Megachile bahamensis is a solitary leafcutter bee in the Megachilidae, described by Mitchell in 1927. The species occurs in southern Florida and the Bahamas. As a member of the Megachile, it likely exhibits the characteristic leaf-cutting used for nest construction, though specific behavioral details for this species remain undocumented. Activity has been recorded from March through October.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Megachile bahamensis: /ˌmɛɡəˈkaɪli bəˈhæmɛnsɪs/
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Distribution
Southern Florida, United States and the Bahamas.
Seasonality
Active from March to October.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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