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Megachile sp.
The genus Megachile is a cosmopolitan group of solitary bees, often called leafcutter bees. While other genera within the family Megachilidae may chew leaves or petals into fragments to build their nests, certain species within Megachile neatly cut pieces of leaves or petals, hence their common name.
Wildlife habitat with many native plants.
Spotted on Jun 9, 2012
Submitted on Jun 14, 2012
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