Horned mason bee — size comparison

The horned mason bee is solitary and spring-active. Females collect pollen and nectar to provision offspring in nest cells within available holes, separating th

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Length

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Horned mason bee

Osmia cornuta

13,5 mmAdult female
Body length

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The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
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Horned mason beeBody length13.5 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

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Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Horned mason bee — size comparison — facts and sources

The horned mason bee is solitary and spring-active. Females collect pollen and nectar to provision offspring in nest cells within available holes, separating them with mud.

It inhabits European gardens, orchards and sunny woodland. Each female prepares cells independently without workers.

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