Megachilidae

Megachilidae
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Hymenoptera Superfamily: Apoidea Family: Megachilidae

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North America has many native Megachilid species, but Alfalfa leafcutter bees are an imported species used for pollination.

Coelioxys, the cuckoo bee, is a Megachilid that invades the nest of other Megachilids, lays its eggs, and leaves its young for the other species to rear.

Photos of orchard mason bees: http://www.pollinator.com/gallery/mason_nest.htm

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