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Osmia aglaia

Osmia aglaia

Field notes

Osmia aglaia, also known as the Oregon berry bee, is a species of bee of the family Megachilidae. It occurs in the Western United States, in California, Oregon, and Washington.

O. aglaia is a pollinator of brambles, including raspberries and blackberries, in western Oregon and California. They are metallic blue, green or rust/bronze in color. They nest in tunnels in wood about 1/4–3/8 inches in diameter. They are active as adults in late spring, while Rubus are in bloom.

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United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided