Megachile mucida
Cresson, 1878
Megachile mucida is a of leafcutter bee in the Megachilidae, described by Cresson in 1878. As a member of the Megachile, it is a solitary that carries pollen on scopal hairs beneath its rather than on leg baskets. The species is known from North America, though specific details about its and remain limited in published literature.



Pronunciation
How to pronounce Megachile mucida: //ˌmɛɡəˈkaɪli ˈmjuːsɪdə//
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Distribution
North America. Distribution records from GBIF indicate presence in North America, though specific range details within the continent are not well documented.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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