Photo Credit: Jeff Hahn, Univ. of Minnesota Photo Credit: Jeff Hahn, Univ. of Minnesota
Leaf-cutter bees Megachile spp.
Size: ½ inch long
Where/When: Make semi-circular or circular notches on leaves of many broadleaf plants, such as rose, ash, lilac, and Virginia creeper. Active from May through August.
Significance: Cause cosmetic damage to leaves. Insects are beneficial pollinators and should not be harmed.
