Megachile davidsoni

Cockerell, 1902

Megachile davidsoni is a solitary in the Megachilidae, first described by Theodore Dru Alison Cockerell in 1902. It belongs to the leafcutter bee Megachile, whose members are characterized by cutting leaf pieces to line their nest cavities. The species is known from a restricted geographic range in southwestern California. Like other Megachile species, it is a solitary cavity-nesting bee that carries pollen on the underside of its rather than on its legs.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Megachile davidsoni: /ˌmɛɡəˈkaɪli ˌdævɪdˈsoʊni/

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Distribution

Southwestern California, United States. The has been recorded from this restricted region based on specimen records.

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Taxonomic History

Described by Theodore Dru Alison Cockerell in 1902. The epithet 'davidsoni' likely honors an individual, though the specific namesake is not documented in the provided sources.

Data Deficiency

The is known from only 5 observations in iNaturalist as of the data cutoff, suggesting it is either rare, under-collected, or has a genuinely restricted distribution. No detailed ecological studies have been located for this specific species.