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African Resin Bees (Afroheriades)

African Resin Bees (Afroheriades)

African Resin Bees ID: 574238 Afroheriades: Unveiling the Fascinating World of African Resin Bees In the vast and diverse realm of insect life, one group stands out for its intriguing behavior and ecological significance – the African resin bees, scientifically known as Afroheriades. These remarkable bees are a distinctive genus within the Megachilidae family, known…

Ridge Face Resin Bees (Noteriades)

Ridge Face Resin Bees (Noteriades)

Ridge Face Resin Bees Name: Noteriades Rank: genus Parent ID: 465612 ID: 574206 Noteriades: Unveiling the Enigmatic Ridge Face Resin Bees In the intricate tapestry of nature, certain species capture our attention with their unique characteristics and elusive nature. Among them, the Ridge Face Resin Bees, scientifically known as Noteriades, stand out as fascinating creatures…

Shelf Resin Bees (Pseudoheriades)

Shelf Resin Bees (Pseudoheriades)

Shelf Resin Bees ID: 574199 Pseudoheriades: Unveiling the Marvels of Shelf Resin Bees Within the intricate world of bees, a remarkable group known as Shelf Resin Bees, or Pseudoheriades, captivates with their unique nesting habits and ecological contributions. These fascinating bees belong to the Megachilidae family and play an essential role in pollination while exhibiting…

Super-tongued Resin Bees (Stenoheriades)

Super-tongued Resin Bees (Stenoheriades)

Super-tongued Resin Bees ID: 574196 Stenoheriades: Unveiling the Remarkable Super-Tongued Resin Bees In the vast and diverse world of bees, one group stands out for its exceptional tongue length and unique nesting habits – the Super-tongued Resin Bees, scientifically known as Stenoheriades. These fascinating bees, belonging to the Megachilidae family, possess extraordinary adaptations that enable…

Snail Shell Resin Bees (Wainia)

Snail Shell Resin Bees (Wainia)

Snail Shell Resin Bees ID: 574192 Wainia: Exploring the Intriguing Snail Shell Resin Bees In the vast world of bees, a unique and captivating group known as Snail Shell Resin Bees, scientifically referred to as Wainia, captures our attention. These remarkable bees, belonging to the Megachilidae family, possess extraordinary nesting habits, constructing their nests within…

Collared Resin Bees (Ochreriades)

Collared Resin Bees (Ochreriades)

Collared Resin Bees ID: 574205 Ochreriades: Unveiling the Fascinating Collared Resin Bees In the vast world of bees, the Collared Resin Bees, scientifically known as Ochreriades, stand out as captivating and remarkable insects. These unique bees, belonging to the Megachilidae family, exhibit intriguing nesting habits and play a vital role in pollination. Join us as…

Hook Hair Resin Bees (Haetosmia)

Hook Hair Resin Bees (Haetosmia)

Hook Hair Resin Bees ID: 574218 Haetosmia: Exploring the Fascinating Hook Hair Resin Bees In the realm of bees, the Hook Hair Resin Bees, scientifically known as Haetosmia, captivate with their unique characteristics and intriguing nesting habits. These remarkable bees, belonging to the Megachilidae family, exhibit specialized hook-like hairs that aid in their nesting activities….

Pebblenest Bees (Othinosmia)

Pebblenest Bees (Othinosmia)

Pebblenest Bees ID: 574204 Pebblenest Bees (Othinosmia): The Builders of Extraordinary Stone Nests In the enchanting world of bees, Pebblenest Bees, scientifically known as Othinosmia, stand out with their remarkable nesting habits and architectural prowess. These unique bees, belonging to the Megachilidae family, construct their nests using tiny pebbles, creating stunning structures that set them…

Scissor Bees (Chelostoma)

Scissor Bees (Chelostoma)

Scissor Bees Chelostoma is a genus of bees in the Osmiini tribe of the family Megachilidae. The genus is divided into 5 subgenera with 56 described species. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chelostoma ID: 252470 Scissor Bees (Chelostoma): Nature’s Precise Pollinators In the diverse world of bees, Scissor Bees, scientifically known as Chelostoma, captivate with their unique physical traits and…

Small Mason Bees (Hoplitis)

Small Mason Bees (Hoplitis)

Small Mason Bees Hoplitis is a genus of leafcutter, mason, and resin bees in the family Megachilidae. There are at least 380 described species in Hoplitis. ID: 177785 Small Mason Bees (Hoplitis): Nature’s Master Builders In the diverse world of bees, Small Mason Bees, scientifically known as Hoplitis, stand out with their impressive masonry skills…

Armored-Resin bees (Heriades)

Armored-Resin bees (Heriades)

Armored-Resin bees Heriades is a genus of bee in the family Megachilidae. Fairly small and usually black, they are found all over the world. There are roughly 25 species in North and Central America, but only 3 species are native east of the Rocky Mountains. European species such as H. truncorum can be found on…

Mason Bees (Osmia)

Mason Bees (Osmia)

Mason Bees Mason bee is a name now commonly used for species of bees in the genus Osmia, of the family Megachilidae. Mason bees are named for their habit of using mud or other “masonry” products in constructing their nests, which are made in naturally occurring gaps such as between cracks in stones or other…