Sayapis
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Megachile zaptlana
Megachile zaptlana is a solitary leafcutter bee in the family Megachilidae, first described by Cresson in 1878. The species belongs to the subgenus Sayapis and has been documented across the Americas from the southern United States through Central America to South America. As a member of the genus Megachile, it exhibits the characteristic trait of cutting leaves or other plant materials to line its nest cavities. Research indicates it utilizes pre-existing cavities for nesting and shows specific floral associations, though detailed natural history remains incompletely documented.