Megachile pseudobrevis
Mitchell, 1935
southeastern little leaf-cutter bee
Megachile pseudobrevis, commonly known as the southeastern little leaf-cutter , is a solitary bee in the Megachilidae. It was described by Mitchell in 1935. As a member of the Megachile, it belongs to a diverse group of bees characterized by their leaf-cutting nesting , though specific behavioral details for this species remain poorly documented. The species occurs in North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Megachile pseudobrevis: /ˌmɛɡəˈkaɪliː ˌsjuːdoʊˈbrɛvɪs/
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Distribution
North America; specifically recorded in the southeastern United States based on and epithet.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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