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Patchwork Leaf-Cutter Bee

Megachile centuncularis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)
Class
Insecta (Insekten)
Order
Hymenoptera (Hautflügler)
Family
Megachilidae
Genus
Megachile
Species
Megachile centuncularis (Patchwork Leaf-Cutter Bee)

Names in Other Languages

French Mégachile guenille

Similar Species in Megachile

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Sand-Blattschneiderbiene
Megachile maritima
Vulnerable
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Black-headed Leafcutter Bee
Megachile circumcincta
Least Concern
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Black Mud Bee
Megachile parietina
Least Concern
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Brown-footed Leafcutter Bee
Megachile versicolor
Least Concern
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megachile dorsalis
Megachile leachella
Least Concern
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Willowherb Leafcutter Bee
Megachile lapponica
Near Threatened
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rosecutter-bee
Megachile willughbiella
Least Concern
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Apical leafcutter bee
Megachile apicalis
Not Evaluated
View all species in Megachile →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Patchwork Leaf-Cutter Bee?
The scientific name of Patchwork Leaf-Cutter Bee is Megachile centuncularis. It belongs to the genus Megachile.
What is the conservation status of Patchwork Leaf-Cutter Bee?
Patchwork Leaf-Cutter Bee (Megachile centuncularis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Patchwork Leaf-Cutter Bee live?
Patchwork Leaf-Cutter Bee is found in Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.
What family does Patchwork Leaf-Cutter Bee belong to?
Patchwork Leaf-Cutter Bee (Megachile centuncularis) belongs to the genus Megachile, which is part of the taxonomic family Megachilidae.
Is Patchwork Leaf-Cutter Bee endangered?
No, Patchwork Leaf-Cutter Bee (Megachile centuncularis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Patchwork Leaf-Cutter Bee belong to?
Patchwork Leaf-Cutter Bee (Megachile centuncularis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Patchwork Leaf-Cutter Bee?
The closest relatives of Patchwork Leaf-Cutter Bee in the genus Megachile include Sand-Blattschneiderbiene, Black-headed Leafcutter Bee, Black Mud Bee, Brown-footed Leafcutter Bee, megachile dorsalis.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Megachile — 11 Species

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Sand-Blattschneiderbiene
Megachile maritima
VU 🐾
Black-headed Leafcutter Bee
Megachile circumcincta
LC 🐾
Black Mud Bee
Megachile parietina
LC 🐾
Brown-footed Leafcutter Bee
Megachile versicolor
LC 🐾
megachile dorsalis
Megachile leachella
LC 🐾
Willowherb Leafcutter Bee
Megachile lapponica
NT
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Patchwork Leaf-Cutter Bee
Megachile centuncularis
LC
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rosecutter-bee
Megachile willughbiella
LC 🐾
Apical leafcutter bee
Megachile apicalis
NE 🐾
alfalfa leaf-cutter bee
Megachile rotundata
NE 🐾
Wood-carving Leafcutter Bee
Megachile ligniseca
EX
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