Mitchell-1937
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Megachile pruina nigropinguis
Megachile pruina nigropinguis is a subspecies of leafcutter bee described by Mitchell in 1937. As a member of the genus Megachile, it shares the characteristic behavior of cutting leaf fragments to construct nest cells. The subspecies is classified within the family Megachilidae, a group of solitary bees known for carrying pollen on scopal hairs located on the underside of the abdomen rather than on the hind legs.