Osmia
/ˈɒzmɪə/ /ˈɒsmɪə/Entomology
noun
A genus of solitary bees (mason bees) of the family Megachilidae, many of which nest in burrows or cells constructed from earth or chewed plant material bonded with saliva; (also osmia) a bee of this genus.
Origin
Early 19th century. From scientific Latin Osmia, genus name from ancient Greek ὀσμή smell, odour + scientific Latin -ia.
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