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Guides

• Osmia chalybea

  Osmia chalybea is a solitary mason bee (Megachilidae) native to North America. It nests in pre-existing cavities and has been studied as a potential pollinator for orchard crops, particularly blueberries. The species serves as a host for the cleptoparasitic bee Stelis ater. It is one of several Osmia species evaluated for commercial management in agricultural pollination systems.

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