What is another word for megachile?
Pronunciation: [mˈɛɡəkˌa͡ɪl] (IPA) 
Megachile is a genus of bees commonly known as leaf-cutter bees due to their habit of cutting sections of leaves to use as nesting material. Synonyms for Megachile include the common name of leaf-cutter bees, as well as the scientific names of several subgenera within the Megachile category. Some of these subgenera include Callomegachile, Chelostomoides, Eutricharaea, and Litomegachile. Leaf-cutting bees are important pollinators for a variety of plants, and their tendency to nest in natural cavities or in man-made nesting materials has led to their use in commercial pollination efforts. Overall, Megachile bees are a fascinating and ecologically significant group of bees.
