The first observation in Hungary
The first known observation of Megachile sculpturalis in Hungary was already on July 17th, 2015 in Gyöngyös in the eastern part of Hungary.
The first known observation of Megachile sculpturalis in Hungary was already on July 17th, 2015 in Gyöngyös in the eastern part of Hungary.
This interesting report from 2014 includes:
-The way how M.sculpturalis came from France to Italy.
-The possible competition of M.sculpturalis with the three Xylocopa-species in Italy.
-Experiments with artificial nesting aids (pictures) for M.sculpturalis.
-A table with all known plant species that serve M.sculptualis as food (worldwide).