Alfalfa leafcutter bees 'Megachile rotundata Fab.' , depositing her eggs, pollen & nectar into artificial nest cavities on nesting board.

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Alfalfa leafcutter bees 'Megachile rotundata Fab.' , depositing her eggs, nectar & pollen into individual cells, artificial nest cavities on nesting board, (larvae to consume pollen), capped & sealed opening with cut leaves, crop pollination. Alfalfa field, Seed production for alfalfa.

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Size: 5760px × 3840px
Location: Oregon, United States,
Photo credit: © inga spence / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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