Tag: chelostoma
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Chelostoma
Chelostoma are small, strangely elongate megachilids the most beewatchers probably won’t encounter without specifically looking for them. All three of the species in our area (two exotic, one native) have strong associations with particular plants. Chelostoma nest above ground in small cavities. Chelostoma are slim bees, much more so than Ceratina, Heriades, or female Hoplitis…