Megachile nigrovittata is a species of solitary bee from the family Megachilidae. It is native to Australia, where it can be found in most mainland states and territories. It was described by Theodore D. A. Cockerell in 1906. In both sexes the last three abdominal segments are covered in short orange hair, and the males have elaborately modified front legs. Females construct nests in existing cavities which they seal with resin. This species visits the flowers of various native plants, and it has shown potential to be an important pollinator of lucerne crops.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Megachile nigrovittata 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 nigrovittata
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