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Megachile lapponica

Megachile lapponica

Thomson, 1872

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Megachile lapponica

Megachile lapponica

Thomson, 1872

Foraging specialisation

oligolectic

Onograceae (Epilobium)

Pollen available

Yes

Flight period

VI-VIII

Body length male (mm)

9-10

Lifestyle

Nesting aboveground. Nesting in pre-existing cavities in dead wood. Brood cell partitions and terminal plug are made of pieces of cut leaves.

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female

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Species

Megachile lapponica

Foraging specialisation

oligolectic

Onograceae (Epilobium)

Pollen available

Yes

Flight period

VI-VIII

Body length female (mm)

11-13

Body length male (mm)

9-10

Lifestyle

Nesting aboveground. Nesting in pre-existing cavities in dead wood. Brood cell partitions and terminal plug are made of pieces of cut leaves.

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