Leaf-cutter (Noun)
Meaning
Bee that cuts rounded pieces from leaves and flowers to line its nest.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The leaf-cutter bee is a solitary insect that constructs its nest using cut pieces of leaves and flowers.
- Leaf-cutter bees are known for their unique method of cutting rounded pieces from leaves and flowers to line their nests.
- The leaf-cutter bee is a hard-working insect, collecting and cutting plant material to use in its nest construction.
- Leaf-cutter bees typically cut circular pieces from the edges of leaves and collect them to take back to their underground nests.
- The female leaf-cutter bee uses her specialized mouthparts to cut leaves into perfect circles for use in her nest.