Megachile aurifrons, commonly known as the red-eyed resin bee or golden-browed resin bee, is a species of solitary bee in the family Megachilidae. It was first described in 1853 by Frederick Smith, and it can be found throughout mainland Australia. Females are approximately 12 millimetres in length, with bright red eyes and orange facial hair. Males are approximately 10 millimetres in length, with bicoloured eyes, mostly white facial hair and modified front legs. Nests are constructed in various natural and man-made cavities. This species has been recorded visiting flowers from a wide range of plant families.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Red-eyed Resin 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
- Genus
- Megachile
- Species
- Megachile aurifrons
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