Is megachile desertorum dangerous to humans?
In general, megachile desertorum are not harmful to people, they are only interested in pollen and leaves. However, the megachile desertorum like other bees, has a tail pin that can be used from the guard. In addition, megachile desertorum has a developed and powerful jaw. So please don't mess with them, otherwise the megachile desertorum may bite and sting you.
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Arthropods
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Bugs
Order
Bees
Family
Leafcutter bees
Genus
Leafcutter bees
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Megachile desertorum (Megachile desertorum)
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