Today, I made another excursion to Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge in Portland, Oregon, and I was captivated by the diverse array of bee species that call this lush habitat home.

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The Leaf Cutter Bee, belonging to the genus *Megachile*, is an important yet often overlooked pollinator in various ecosystems. Known for its remarkable nesting behavior and unique leaf-cutting abilities, this

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A pollinator is anything that helps carry pollen from the male part of the flower (stamen) to the female part of the same or another flower (stigma). The movement of pollen

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This is my favorite bee to photograph. I took these photos inOaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge....