Megachile newberryae
Cockerell, 1900
Megachile newberryae is a of solitary in the Megachilidae, described by Theodore Dru Alison Cockerell in 1900. Like other members of the Megachile, this species is a leafcutter bee, characterized by females that cut leaf pieces to line their nest . The species has been recorded in Middle America and North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Megachile newberryae: //ˌmɛɡəˈkaɪli nuːˈbɛri.eɪ//
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Distribution
Middle America; North America. Present in Middle America and North America according to GBIF distribution records.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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