Osmia montana quadriceps
Cresson, 1878
Osmia montana quadriceps is a of in the Megachilidae, described by Cresson in 1878. As a member of the Osmia, it is a solitary that nests in pre-existing cavities and uses mud to construct . The subspecies is part of the North American fauna of native mason bees. Mason bees in this genus are valued as of orchard crops and wild plants, with females carrying pollen on specialized abdominal scopae rather than on leg baskets.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Osmia montana quadriceps: /ˈɒzmɪə mɒnˈteɪnə ˈkwɒdrɪˌsɛps/
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Distribution
North America. GBIF records indicate presence in North America, with iNaturalist documenting 25 observations.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Sharing Research About BOB | Bug Squad
- Welcome mason bees, Osmia spp. — Bug of the Week
- Mason bees make their belated debut, Osmia spp. — Bug of the Week
- Is This Non-Native Mason Bee an Invasive Species?
- European Mason Bee Lands in North America's Pacific Northwest, Likely to Spread
- Mason bees make an early debut, Osmia spp. — Bug of the Week