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Chalicodoma parietaria
This bee is a member of Chalicodoma genus, in Megachilidae, the family of the leafcutter or mason bees. Chalicodoma is more of a mason than a leaf cutter. This bee builds her nests out of tiny stones, clay and dust particles, constructing separate cells for each egg. Here I caught her collecting the construction material.
High mountain meadows
Spotted on Jun 2, 2015
Submitted on Aug 16, 2015
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