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alfalfa leaf-cutter bee

Megachile rotundata

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About

The Alfalfa leaf-cutter bee (Megachile rotundata) is a species in the genus Megachile. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Europe (Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand), and South America (Chile).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇱 Chile 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)

Species

Megachile rotundata (alfalfa leaf-cutter bee)

Names in Other Languages

French découpeuse de la luzerne

Similar Species in Megachile

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Black-headed Leafcutter Bee

Megachile circumcincta

Brown-footed Leafcutter Bee

Megachile versicolor

Least Concern

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Coastal Leaf-Cutter Bee

Willowherb Leafcutter Bee

Megachile lapponica

Near Threatened

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Patchwork Leaf-Cutter Bee

Megachile centuncularis

Least Concern

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rosecutter-bee

Megachile willughbiella

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of alfalfa leaf-cutter bee?

The scientific name of alfalfa leaf-cutter bee is Megachile rotundata. It belongs to the genus Megachile.

Where does alfalfa leaf-cutter bee live?

alfalfa leaf-cutter bee is found in Widely distributed across Europe (Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Belgium, Chile, Denmark, Luxembourg, New Zealand, United States.

What family does alfalfa leaf-cutter bee belong to?

alfalfa leaf-cutter bee (Megachile rotundata) belongs to the genus Megachile, which is part of the taxonomic family Megachilidae.

What kingdom does alfalfa leaf-cutter bee belong to?

alfalfa leaf-cutter bee (Megachile rotundata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of alfalfa leaf-cutter bee?

The closest relatives of alfalfa leaf-cutter bee in the genus Megachile include Black-headed Leafcutter Bee, Black Mud Bee, Brown-footed Leafcutter Bee, Coastal Leaf-Cutter Bee, megachile dorsalis.