Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Megachile genus?

Posted by Rui Andrade on 19-10-2007 13:37
#1

I found this megachilid bee in Barcelos on the 1st September 2006. It appears to me that it belongs to the genus Megachile. Am I right?
Thank you

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Posted by pierred on 19-10-2007 21:49
#2

Hello,

Megachile sp. is quite sure with such a ventral pollen brush. Going to the species identification is more difficult.

Posted by Rui Andrade on 19-10-2007 23:33
#3

Thank you, Pierre :)

Posted by Alvesgaspar on 19-10-2007 23:58
#4

Very nice picture, Rui !

Joaquim

Posted by Rui Andrade on 20-10-2007 00:10
#5

Thank you very much, Joaquim :)