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Megachilidae

Mason bees, Leafcutter bees, Pebble bees, and Resin bees

The "furry belly" bees, known for carrying their pollen on their abdomen rather than their legs like other BC bees.

Lori Weidenhammer

Mason bees

  • Solitary

  • Nest in cavities

  • Use mud and rocks in nests

  • Common

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