megachilid

/mɛɡəˈtʃaɪlɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of the family Megachilidae, a group of bees that build their nests in pre-existing cavities and are often referred to as mason bees

“The gardener was delighted to see a megachilid bee flying around her garden, collecting pollen for its nest.”

Synonyms

  • mason bee
  • mud-dauber

Antonyms

  • honey bee
  • social bee