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Megachile ericetorum

Megachile ericetorum

(Lepeletier, 1841)

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Megachile ericetorum

Megachile ericetorum

(Lepeletier, 1841)

Foraging specialisation

oligolectic

Fabaceae

Pollen available

Yes

Flight period

VI-VIII

Body length male (mm)

13-15

Lifestyle

Nesting takes place above and underground. Nests are built in existing cavities in walls, hollow stems, dead wood as well as in abandoned ground burrows. Found in many different habitats.

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Geographical distribution

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Species

Megachile ericetorum

Foraging specialisation

oligolectic

Fabaceae

Pollen available

Yes

Flight period

VI-VIII

Body length female (mm)

13-15

Body length male (mm)

13-15

Lifestyle

Nesting takes place above and underground. Nests are built in existing cavities in walls, hollow stems, dead wood as well as in abandoned ground burrows. Found in many different habitats.

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