Alfalfa leafcutter bee

The alfalfa leafcutter bee (megachile rotundata) is a species of bee cultured solely for pollination purposes. As a solitary but gregarious bee species, it does not build colonies or store honey, but is a very efficient pollinator of alfalfa seed, carrot seed, and some other vegetables.

External links

• Effectiveness of the alfalfa leafcutter bee as a pollinator of legume forage crops
• How To Manage Alfalfa Leaf Cutting Bees for Wild Blueberry Pollination

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