Osmia montana

Cresson, 1864

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Osmia montana is a solitary in the Megachilidae, native to North America. The species was described by Cresson in 1864. Like other Osmia species, it is a cavity-nesting that uses mud to construct and seal its . It is a for Stelis montana.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Osmia montana: /ˈɒz.mi.ə mɒnˈtɑː.nə/

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Distribution

Found in North America. Distribution records indicate presence across North America, though specific range details are not well documented in available sources.

Host Associations

  • Stelis montana - Stelis montana is a that targets Osmia montana nests

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Taxonomic Authority

First described by Cresson in 1864. The specific epithet 'montana' refers to mountainous regions, though the precise type locality and etymological intent were not specified in available sources.

Research Limitations

Osmia montana has received limited focused study compared to more economically important such as O. lignaria and O. cornifrons. Most information about the comes from taxonomic databases rather than ecological or behavioral research.

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