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Red Mason Bee

Osmia bicornis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Hymenoptera ›Family: Megachilidae ›Genus: Osmia

About

Osmia bicornis, synonym Osmia rufa, is a species of mason bee, and is known as the red mason bee due to its covering of dense gingery hair. It is a solitary bee that nests in holes or stems and is polylectic, meaning it forages pollen from various different flowering plants. These bees can be seen aggregating together and nests in preexisting hollows, choosing not to excavate their own. These bees are not aggressive; they will only

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Red Mason Bee?
The scientific name of Red Mason Bee is Osmia bicornis.
What is the conservation status of Red Mason Bee?
The Red Mason Bee has a conservation status of NNA.
What kingdom does Red Mason Bee belong to?
Red Mason Bee belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Red Mason Bee belong to?
Red Mason Bee belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Red Mason Bee belong to?
Red Mason Bee belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Red Mason Bee belong to?
Red Mason Bee belongs to the order Hymenoptera.
What family does Red Mason Bee belong to?
Red Mason Bee belongs to the family Megachilidae.
What genus does Red Mason Bee belong to?
Red Mason Bee belongs to the genus Osmia.