Photo: Danilo Ugrnov / CC BY 4.0
Megachile centuncularis
Common Leafcutter Bee
A medium-sized leafcutter bee (9–12 mm) with a black body, dense yellowish-brown hair on the thorax, and a bright orange ventral scopa in females. It cuts circular pieces from leaves of roses, birches, and other plants to line its nest cavities. It nests in pre-existing cavities in dead wood, hollow stems, and bee hotels. In Switzerland it is widespread in gardens, parks, and settlements from lowlands to montane elevations. Swiss Red List: Least Concern (LC).
Species Facts
- Size
- 9–12 mm
- Flight Period
- June to August
- Nesting
- Cavities
- Specialization
- Generalist
- Abundance
- Uncommon
- Family
- Megachilidae
External Sources
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Data Source & Copyright
| Category | Source / Author | License |
|---|---|---|
| Photo | Danilo Ugrnov | CC BY 4.0 |
| Taxonomy & Distribution | InfoFauna Switzerland | Public data |
| Global Distribution | GBIF | CC BY 4.0 |
Data Quality
High Quality Last audit: 2026-05-22
Completeness: 100%
✓Photo exists✓Traits consistent✓Description quality✓Red List referenced✓Attribution verified
Confidence: 67%
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