Alfalfa pollination. Close-up of an Alfalfa leafcutter bee (Megachile rotundata) on an alfalfa (Medicago sativa) flower. Alfalfa leafcutter bees are a

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Alfalfa pollination. Close-up of an Alfalfa leafcutter bee (Megachile rotundata) on an alfalfa (Medicago sativa) flower. Alfalfa leafcutter bees are a European species of bee that have been cultured in North America for pollination purposes, but have also become feral and widespread. They are a solitary species and do not build colonies or store honey, but are a very efficient pollinator of alfalfa seed, carrot seed, and some other vegetables.

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