Mason Bees

Osmia spp. native bee

Solitary bees that nest in cavities (bee hotels). Important pollinators of fruit trees and shrubs.

4 documented plant relationships.

gathers pollen at

ChokecherryPrunus virginianashrub · May–JunePin CherryPrunus pensylvanicatree · MaySaskatoon BerryAmelanchier alnifoliashrub · May–JuneWild StrawberryFragaria virginianagroundcover · May–June