Biological Notes on Megachile Concinna Smith in Arizona

Authors

G. D. Butler Jr., University of Arizona
M. J. Wargo, University of Arizona

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

The Pan-Pacific Entomologist

Volume

39

Issue

3

Publication Date

7-1-1963

First Page

201

Last Page

206

Abstract

This paper discusses the life hi story and nesting habits of a leaf-cutter bee, Megachile (Eutricharaea) concinna Smith, in southern Arizona. A closely related species, Megachile (Eutricharaea) rotundata (Fabricius), is a urnful pollinator of alfalfa in the Pacific Iorthwest and in the lntermountain Region. Biological observations of this species were reported by Stephen and Torchio (1961) and artificial nesting sites and their management by Stephen (1961 and 1962), and Bohart (1962).

Recommended Citation

Butler, G. D. Jr. and Wargo, M. J., "Biological Notes on Megachile Concinna Smith in Arizona" (1963). Bu. Paper 59.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/bee_lab_bu/59