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