Megachile odontostoma
Cockerell, 1924
Megachile odontostoma is a of leafcutter bee in the Megachilidae, described by Cockerell in 1924. The species belongs to a large of solitary bees characterized by females that cut leaves or petals to line their nest chambers. As with other Megachile species, females carry pollen on specialized hairs (scopa) on the underside of the rather than on the hind legs. The specific epithet "odontostoma" refers to toothed mouthparts, though detailed morphological studies of this particular species remain limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Megachile odontostoma: /ˌmɛɡəˈkaɪli oʊˌdɒntəˈstoʊmə/
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Distribution
Recorded from Middle America and North America according to GBIF distribution data. Specific locality details beyond these broad regions are not well documented in available sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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