Scissor-bee
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Chelostoma philadelphi
Mock-orange Scissor Bee
Chelostoma philadelphi is a small solitary bee in the family Megachilidae, commonly known as the Mock-orange Scissor Bee. The species is native to North America and has been documented in the northeastern United States, including Vermont. Its morphology and nesting biology have been formally described, though detailed ecological data remain limited. The species belongs to a genus of scissor bees characterized by specialized nesting habits.