Wednesday, 11 December 2024

European Mason Bee Lands in North America’s Pacific Northwest, Likely to Spread

Close-up of an Osmia cornuta mason bee with an rusty-red and black body and translucent wings, resting on a textured gray surface with circular patterns.

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The mason bee Osmia cornuta, native to Europe, has become established in British Columbia, Canada, based on multiple observations over the last two years. A new study by Oregon State University researchers suggests the bee could find wide swaths of suitable habitat in both the Pacific Northwest and eastern North America. [Read more]

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