Explanation of Names
Author: Cresson, 1878. Common name refers to its habit of constructing nests with petals rather than leaves.
Size
Female: 11-13 mm. Male: 9-11 mm.
Range
California to Nova Scotia, south to Mexico, Illinois and North Carolina.
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Food
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Remarks
It collects petals, rather than leaves, for nest building.