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Megachile brevis
leafcutter bee
Megachile brevis is a species of leafcutter bee in the family Megachilidae, first described by Thomas Say in 1837. As a member of the genus Megachile, it shares the characteristic behavior of cutting leaves or petals to line its nest cavities. The species occurs in North America and Middle America according to distribution records. Like other leafcutter bees, it is a solitary nester and contributes to pollination services in its range.
Nomada vincta
Nomada vincta is a species of cuckoo bee (kleptoparasite) in the family Apidae, native to North America. As a member of the genus Nomada, it is presumed to exhibit the characteristic kleptoparasitic behavior of laying eggs in the nests of host bee species, though specific host associations for this species are not well documented. The species was described by Thomas Say in 1837. Like other nomad bees, it likely lacks the branched body hairs typical of pollen-collecting bees, giving it a wasp-like appearance.