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Australian scientists describe 71 new Australian bee species

Australian resin pot bee Megachile (Austrochile) tarltoni credit David Pike

Posted on May 19 2025 by Johnny von Einem

A team of Australian researchers has discovered 71 new native bee species belonging to the resin pot bees, or Megachile (Austrochile), which are unique to Australia and present in every state and territory except Tasmania.

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