Megachile izucara is a species of bee in the family Megachilidae (leafcutting bees). It was originally described by the American entomologist Ezra Townsend Cresson in 1878, based on specimens collected in Mexico.
Taxonomy
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Hymenoptera
- Family: Megachilidae
- Subfamily: Megachilinae
- Tribe: Megachilini
- Genus: Megachile
- Species: Megachile izucara Cresson, 1878
The species belongs to the subgenus Chelostomoides, a group of bees that do not cut leaves but instead use resin, mud, or other materials to construct their nests.
Distribution
Megachile izucara is native to Mexico (Middle America). Its geographic range is recorded as part of the Neotropical region.
Description
As a member of the genus Megachile, this species is a solitary bee. Members of the family Megachilidae are commonly known as leafcutting bees, though species in the subgenus Chelostomoides are known to use resin and mud rather than cut leaves for nest construction. Detailed morphological descriptions are limited in the available literature.
Conservation Status
No specific conservation status has been assigned to Megachile izucara by the IUCN or other conservation authorities.
