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leaf-cutting bee

/ˈliːf ˌkʌtɪŋ biː/

Tradução: Tipo de abelha solitária da família Megachilidae que corta pedaços circulares de folhas para construir as células do seu ninho.

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/ˈliːf ˌkʌtɪŋ biː/C1formalscientific
  • ptTipo de abelha solitária da família Megachilidae que corta pedaços circulares de folhas para construir as células do seu ninho.

A type of solitary bee from the family Megachilidae that cuts circular pieces from leaves to build its nest cells.

  1. Solitary bee speciesC1formal

    A type of solitary bee (Megachile) that cuts circular pieces from leaves to build its nest.

    ptAbelha-cortadeira

    • The leaf-cutting bee uses pieces of rose leaves to line its nest.
    • Unlike honeybees, leaf-cutting bees are solitary and do not live in hives.
    • Gardeners often notice the distinctive circular holes left by leaf-cutting bees.