Osmia (Helicosmia) melanogaster SPINOLA, 1808

General traits

Body form Megachiliform
Buzz pollinator No
Flight period
  • May
  • July
  • June
  • Flowers visited
  • Asteraceae
  • Boraginaceae
  • Lamiaceae
  • Lectic status (Robertson) Oligolectic
    Mode of pollen transport Underside of abdomen
    Nesting trait Renter: Existing cavities
    Pollen moisture Dry
    Preferred plant family Asteraceae
    Sociality Solitary
    Tongue length Long
    Voltinism Univoltine

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