Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Hymenoptera: Apoidea
Posted by Isidro on 04-09-2007 22:24
#1
This bee was on my garden of Zaragoza, Spain, I caught it few weeks ago, when it exit out of this gallery in the soil. It sizes about 18-20 mm (the same size than a honey bee).
What species can be?
Thanks ;)
Posted by Christian Schmid-Egger on 05-09-2007 07:33
#2
Its a Megachile or Osmia species. More ID is not possible for me.
Regards, Christian
Posted by Isidro on 05-09-2007 08:31
#3
Thanks!
Is not possible says what of the two genus can be? Megachile or Osmia?
Posted by crex on 05-09-2007 08:36
#4
Isidro wrote: Is not possible says what of the two genus can be? Megachile or Osmia?
Christian Schmid-Egger wrote: Its a Megachile or Osmia species. More ID is not possible for me.
If Christian can't say I doubt anyone else on this forum can ;)
Posted by Christian Schmid-Egger on 05-09-2007 09:40
#5
Megachile and Osmia are very close, and genus distinction bases on few subile characters only. Most Central European species or species groups can be recognized by general view and impression, but I don't know the mediterranean Apidae so well. Megachile lacks a pulvillus, the small piece between claws, so the species on the photo most probably is a Megachile, but I am not really sure.
Regards, Christian
Posted by Isidro on 05-09-2007 10:32
#6
Thanks!