Osmia aglaia

Oregon berry bee
Conservation status
Secure  (NatureServe) [1]
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Hymenoptera
Family:	Megachilidae
Genus:	Osmia
Species:	O. aglaia
Binomial name
Osmia aglaia Sandhouse, 1939

Osmia aglaia, also known as the Oregon berry bee, ^[2] is a species of bee of the family Megachilidae. It occurs in the Western United States, in California, Oregon, and Washington. ^{[1] [3]}

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. ^[2]

References

1. "Osmia aglaia". NatureServe. 24 April 2020. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
2. "Solitary Bees: An Addition to Honey Bees". www.pollinatorparadise.com. Retrieved 2023-01-30.
3. "Species Osmia aglaia". BugGuide.net. Retrieved 28 March 2023.