Alfalfa Leafcutting Bee
BUL1050
August 23, 2023
The alfalfa leafcutting bee is a vital pollinator for multiple cropping systems, including alfalfa, canola, melons and carrots. This information card provides basic facts about and photographs of the solitary but beneficial insect, whose activities support a billions-dollar alfalfa hay industry in the United States. Learn how to identify the bee, their nests and more in this handy 4” x 6” resource.
Authors: Justin Clements, Abiya Saeed, Arash Rashed
4 pages