megachile

/mɛɡəˈtʃaɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

a genus of large bees, often referred to as mason bees or resin bees, known for their distinctive habit of collecting resin and using it in their nests.

“The biologist studied the behavior of the megachile, observing how they collected resin for their nests.”

Synonyms

  • mason bee
  • resin bee

Antonyms

  • honey bee