Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Megachile optiva; Megachile newelli; Megachile kallstroemiae; Megachile kallstraemiae
Range
Michigan and Indiana to North Carolina and Florida, west through Texas to Mexico.
Season
March to November in the more southern regions, May to September elsewhere.
Food
The Hosts section on its
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