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Mason bee

Osmia cornuta

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

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

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hewan)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Artropoda)
Class
Insecta (serangga)
Order
Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps)
Family
Megachilidae
Genus
Osmia
Species
Osmia cornuta (Mason bee)

Similar Species in Osmia

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Fringe-horned Mason Bee
Osmia pilicornis
Least Concern
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Orange-vented Mason Bee
Osmia leaiana
Least Concern
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Red-tailed Mason Bee
Osmia bicolor
Least Concern
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Cliff Mason Bee
Osmia xanthomelana
Not Evaluated
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Jersey Mason Bee
Osmia niveata
Extinct
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Pinewood Mason Bee
Osmia uncinata
Least Concern
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Mountain Mason Bee
Osmia inermis
Least Concern
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Wall Mason Bee
Osmia parietina
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mason bee?
The scientific name of Mason bee is Osmia cornuta. It belongs to the genus Osmia.
Where does Mason bee live?
Mason bee is found in Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States.
What family does Mason bee belong to?
Mason bee (Osmia cornuta) belongs to the genus Osmia, which is part of the taxonomic family Megachilidae.
What kingdom does Mason bee belong to?
Mason bee (Osmia cornuta) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).
What are the closest relatives of Mason bee?
The closest relatives of Mason bee in the genus Osmia include Fringe-horned Mason Bee, Orange-vented Mason Bee, Red-tailed Mason Bee, Cliff Mason Bee, Jersey Mason Bee.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Osmia — 13 Species

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Fringe-horned Mason Bee
Osmia pilicornis
LC 🐾
Orange-vented Mason Bee
Osmia leaiana
LC 🐾
Red-tailed Mason Bee
Osmia bicolor
LC 🐾
Cliff Mason Bee
Osmia xanthomelana
NE 🐾
Jersey Mason Bee
Osmia niveata
EX 🐾
Pinewood Mason Bee
Osmia uncinata
LC 🐾
Mountain Mason Bee
Osmia inermis
LC 🐾
Wall Mason Bee
Osmia parietina
LC
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Mason bee
Osmia cornuta
NE
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Blue Mason Bee
Osmia caerulescens
LC 🐾
Gold-fringed Mason Bee
Osmia aurulenta
VU 🐾
Red Mason Bee
Osmia bicornis
LC 🐾
horn-faced bee
Osmia cornifrons
NE
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