Bicolored leafcutter bee

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Megachile bicolor

Bicolored leafcutter bee, a reference photo
Photo: Haneesh K M · CC0 1.0 (licence)

Megachile bicolor is a species of bee in the family Megachilidae. It was described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1781. It can be found in Hong Kong, China, Thailand, India, Japan, Pakistan.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Bicolored leafcutter 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.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Hymenoptera
Family
Megachilidae
Species
Megachile bicolor

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