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Ashmeadiella
Ashmeadiella
Megachilidae
Ashmeadiella
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Description
Burly, non-metallic bee with a black head and thorax, and pale stripes on abdomen. Some Ashmeadiella have red abdomens. It has a smooth anterior surface of the thorax separated from the thoracic sides by a sharp ridge, and the back part is hairy and pitted. Small bees – 6 mm in length. Ashmeadiella have an arolium pad between leg tarsal claws (unlike Megachile).
Nectar/
Pollen Plants
Many Ashmeadiella are generalist bees, but a few species are associated with specific plants.
Habits
These bees nest in wood, soil, stems, or spaces under rocks. Some use leaves and petals, bound with nectar, resin, sap, or gum, in nests to separate cells.
Season
Summer
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