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Red Mason Bee

Osmia bicornis

Classification

Class
Insecta

Mason bee are bees in the genus Osmia, of the family Megachilidae. Mason bees are named for their habit of using mud or other "masonry" products in constructing their nests, which are made in naturally occurring gaps such as cracks in stones or other small dark cavities. When available, some species preferentially use hollow stems or holes in wood made by wood-boring insects.

Distribution

Dick Belgers · CC BY
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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Netherlands · 28,780Germany · 13,387United Kingdom · 4,001Switzerland · 946France · 356Luxembourg · 127Belgium · 102Italy · 52Spain · 48