Alfalfa leafcutter bee
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| Megachile rotundata Fabricius, 1787 |
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.
