leafcutter bees

GPTKB entity

Statements (65)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:activities daytime
gptkbp:aircraft_operated up to 15 km/h
two pairs of wings
gptkbp:behavior foraging
gptkbp:body_style hairy body
gptkbp:climate warm climates
gptkbp:color black or brown
often metallic
gptkbp:conservation_status varies by species
gptkbp:diet pollen
gptkbp:distribution worldwide
gptkbp:ecological_role pollinators
crop pollination
gptkbp:family gptkb:Megachilidae
gptkbp:foraging_behavior nectar and pollen
up to several kilometers
early morning to late afternoon
collects leaf pieces
increases with experience
influenced by flower availability
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Megachile
gptkbp:habitat forests
wooded areas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label leafcutter bees
gptkbp:larval_stage several weeks
depends on temperature
leaf cuttings
depends on food availability
for food resources
in nest cells
depends on temperature and humidity
inside leaf pieces
inside leaf pieces.
on stored pollen
gptkbp:lifespan egg, larva, pupa, adult
several weeks to months
gptkbp:mating_system often occurs near nests
gptkbp:nesting varies by species
varies by location
soft leaves
plant leaves
affected by environmental factors
often in urban areas
cut leaves
with other bees
in soil or wood
based on leaf availability
creates individual cells
selective leaf cutting
uses resin and leaves
using cut leaves
gptkbp:pollinators high
from various plants
important for plants
gptkbp:predators gptkb:bird
gptkbp:premiered_on after pupation
gptkbp:reproduction solitary
gptkbp:size varies by species
gptkbp:social_structure solitary
gptkbp:species gptkb:Megachile_rotundata
over 1,000 species
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with fungi
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Aesculus_glabra
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5