Bug FAQShadow-winged Resin Bee
Megachile umbripennis · Order: Hymenoptera · Family: Megachilidae
The shadow-winged resin bee gets its name from its dark-colored wings. It lives in southern Asia, several Pacific islands, and along the eastern coast of the United States.
Source: Wikipedia
How to recognize it
Its wings are characteristically dark, which is reflected in its common name.
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Where it comes from
Its native range includes the eastern United States, as well as southern Asia and many Pacific islands.
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Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 2 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Hawaii, Florida.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
Source: GBIF
Months it is reported in the US
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Questions people ask
Where is the shadow-winged resin bee found?
It is found in southern Asia, on several Pacific islands, and along the eastern coast of the United States.
Source: Wikipedia
Same family (Megachilidae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megachile_umbripennis
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