Megachile bee leaf cuts

Leafcutter bees, genus Megachile, are named for their habit of cutting pieces of leaves to line their nests. Although we are learning more about the distribution of the bees themselves, we know very little about the plant species they use. Leaf damage may be subtle but once you know what to look for you will likely start seeing it more and more. This project is designed to catalog photos of leaves that have been used by leafcutter bees. Please include multiple photos of the leaf and photos of the entire plant and bark (if applicable) to help us identify the plant. less ↑