Megachile mendica Cresson, 1878 is a animal in the Megachilidae family, order Hymenoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Megachile mendica Cresson, 1878
Megachile mendica, the Flat-tailed Leafcutter Bee, is a 1878-described solitary leaf-using nesting bee in Megachilidae.
Megachile mendica, commonly known as the Flat-tailed Leafcutter Bee, is a species of solitary bee belonging to the family Megachilidae. This species was first formally described by Ezra Townsend Cresson in 1878. The Flat-tailed Leafcutter Bee uses pieces of leaf as material to build its nests. It can be attracted to artificial bee blocks, and it will readily nest in pre-existing holes that measure between 5/16 inch and 7/16 inch in diameter.
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