Alfalfa Leafcutter Bee
Megachile rotundata
Summary 2
Megachile rotundata, the alfalfa leafcutter bee or leafcutter bee is a European bee that has been introduced to various regions around the world. As a solitary bee species, it does not build colonies or store honey, but is a very efficient pollinator of alfalfa, carrots, other vegetables and some fruits. Because of this, farmers often use M. rotundata as a pollination aid by distributing M. rotundata prepupae around their crops. Each female will construct
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iNat Map
| Sociality | non eusocial |
|---|---|
| Nesting | cavity nester |
| Diet | generalist forager |
| Body size | medium size |
| Garden frequency | is rare |
| Status | non native |
| Seasonality | mid season |
