Family Megachilidae (Noun)
Meaning
Leaf-cutting and mason bees.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Megachilidae is a diverse group of bees that includes leaf-cutting and mason bees, which are known for their unique nesting behaviors.
- Leaf-cutting bees, members of the family Megachilidae, are important pollinators of many crops and are often found in gardens and meadows.
- Mason bees, which belong to the family Megachilidae, are solitary bees that use mud to construct their nests, often in pre-existing cavities.
- The family Megachilidae is one of the largest families of bees, with over 1,500 species of leaf-cutting and mason bees found worldwide.
- Some species of bees in the family Megachilidae are specialized to collect and use plant resin, in addition to mud, to construct their nests.