Statements (61)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Bee
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| gptkbp:activities |
Diurnal
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| gptkbp:aircraft |
Up to several kilometers
Two pairs of wings |
| gptkbp:behavior |
Solitary
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| gptkbp:bodyStyle |
Hairy body for pollen collection
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| gptkbp:breedingSeason |
Males patrol for females
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| gptkbp:climate |
Warm climates preferred
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| gptkbp:collection |
Chewing and shaping leaves
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| gptkbp:colors |
Black and yellow
Species-specific patterns Species-specific Aposematic_in_some_species |
| gptkbp:cultivation |
Enhances crop yields
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| gptkbp:culturalHeritage |
Over 1,500 species
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| gptkbp:diet |
Pollen
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| gptkbp:distribution |
Worldwide
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| gptkbp:environmentalProtection |
Pollinates_flowering_plants
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| gptkbp:family |
Megachilidae
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| gptkbp:fauna |
Important pollinators
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| gptkbp:flora |
Prefers certain flowering plants
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| gptkbp:food_options |
Varies by species
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| gptkbp:foragingBehavior |
Varies by species
Collects leaf pieces High due to specialized behavior |
| gptkbp:frequency |
Varies by species
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| gptkbp:genus |
gptkb:Megachile
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| gptkbp:habitat |
Gardens
Open areas with flowers |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Leafcutter Bee
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| gptkbp:larvalStage |
Several weeks
Dependent on food availability Temperature and humidity Develops in leaf-lined cells Limited due to solitary nature Pollen and nectar Stored in cells with pollen and nectar |
| gptkbp:lifespan |
Several weeks to months
Egg, larva, pupa, adult |
| gptkbp:material |
Local vegetation
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| gptkbp:nesting |
Varies by species
High in suitable environments Adapted to local environments Based on availability of materials Cut leaves to line nests Evolved for resource availability. Leaves, petals, and resin Limited competition among solitary bees Material availability and location Underground or in plant stems Burrows_in_soil_or_wood |
| gptkbp:portrayedBy |
Some species mimic wasps
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| gptkbp:predators |
Birds and other insects
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| gptkbp:reproduction |
Mating occurs in spring
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| gptkbp:seedDispersal |
Highly efficient
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| gptkbp:size |
Varies by species
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| gptkbp:socialStructure |
Non-social
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| gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives |
Not endangered
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| gptkbp:symbioticRelationships |
With certain plants
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| gptkbp:threats |
Habitat loss
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| gptkbp:youth_development |
Spring to summer
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