Osmia subaustralis

Osmia subaustralis native bee

Mason bees. Well represented in AB, especially the foothills.

3 documented plant relationships.

sips nectar at

Sticky Purple GeraniumGeranium viscosissimumwildflower · June–JulyWhite GeraniumGeranium richardsoniiwildflower · June–August

gathers pollen at

FireweedChamaenerion angustifoliumwildflower · July-August