Megachile inimica sayi

(Cresson, 1878)

Megachile inimica sayi is a of leafcutter in the . As a member of the Megachile, this bee exhibits the characteristic leaf-cutting for which the group is named. The subspecies is found in parts of North America and Middle America. Like other Megachilidae, females carry pollen on scopal hairs located on the underside of the rather than on the legs. The specific epithet "inimica" suggests a Latin origin meaning "hostile" or "unfriendly," though the behavioral significance of this name is not documented in available sources.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Megachile inimica sayi: //ˌmɛɡəˈkaɪli ɪˈnɪmɪkə ˈsaɪ.i//

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Distribution

Recorded from Mexico and Guatemala in Middle America, with presence also indicated in North America broadly. Distribution records are sparse, with 77 iNaturalist observations suggesting limited but documented occurrence.

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Taxonomic Status

Accepted as a valid of Megachile inimica. The nominate subspecies Megachile inimica inimica was described by Cresson in 1872, with M. i. sayi described by the same author in 1878.

Data Limitations

No specific biological information (appearance, , ) for this could be located in the provided sources. Available information is limited to taxonomic and sparse distribution records.