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