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Leaf Cutter Bee

A Leaf Cutter Bee (Megachile medica Cresson). They make a nest made from pieces leaves that resembles a cigar. The nest is sectioned off into several chambers that hold pollen, honey and a single egg. When they emerge from the egg there will be enough food for the young bee to eat until it pupates.

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Uploaded on September 28, 2015
Taken on June 30, 2014