Pollination | A Pollinator Health Podcast

179- Michael Branstetter - The deep history of the mason bees

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Sinopsis

Mason bees in the subgenus Osmia emerged sometime before the ice-age, likely in Europe and Asia, but they radiated into North America early on in their history, resulting in one of the most beloved solitary bees, the blue orchard bee. In this episode, we dive into the evolutionary history of this subgenus.