Megachile octosignata is a species of bee in the family Megachilidae. It was described by Nylander in 1852. Native to Europe, the bees nest in rock crevices and make their cells out of leaf scraps.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Megachile octosignata 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 octosignata
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