Close-up image of a bee, showing detailed features such as its fuzzy body, wings, and legs, against a grey background. Scale markers are provided for size reference.
This leafcutter bee from Chile is a solitary bee in the genus Megachile. They build nests with individual cells in which they deposit an egg and food for when the egg hatches. Some bees in this genus cut leaves to line the cells, possibly to prevent the food supply from drying out. #BigBee