Megachilidae (leafcutting bees)

Samantha Gallagher and Andrea Lucky

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids, and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences. This document provides an in-depth profile of the European wool carder bee, Anthidium manicatum. It covers the bee’s taxonomy, distribution, physical description, life cycle, and behavior. The document also discusses the bee’s nesting habits, host plants, and economic importance, highlighting its adaptability and potential impact on native species and ecosystems.

Alden Estep, Catherine Zettel-Nalen, and James Ellis

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

David Serrano

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Kristen C. Stevens, Cameron Jack, James D. Ellis, andJames D. Ellis
Other Contacts: Rachel E. Mallinger andAmy Vu

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Ana L. Gonzalez andCameron Jack

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids, and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences. This publication describes the striped sod webworm, a turfgrass pest that also damages wheat and corn. The publication describes the pest's morphology, natural history, and range in the United States; lists potential host plants and damage the pest can cause; and provides advice on management strategies.