Taurus Mason Bee (Osmia taurus)

Taurus Mason Bee, a reference photo — Photo: Benjamin Smith from United States · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Osmia taurus is a species of bee in the family Megachilidae. It is found in North America and Southern Asia.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Taurus Mason Bee being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Osmia cornifrons
Osmia bicornis

Classification

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

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