Male leafcutting bee (Megachile) approaching an Origanum
By Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center
2018 (approx.)
Detailed Description
The alfalfa leafcutting bee (Megachile rotundata) is an introduced species common to Southwest Idaho. They originate from the old world, most likely from northeastern Africa or the Middle East. These bees are successful pollinators of various crops and have been imported to North America for use in agriculture and beekeeping.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.
Identification of Bees in Southwest Idaho—A Guide for Beginners
Sun, E.R., and Pilliod, D.S., 2018, Identification of bees in southwest Idaho—A guide for beginners: U.S. Geological
Survey Circular 1448, 84 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/cir1448