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Our particularly managed Megachile originate in northern Canada where the cold winters and hot summers ensure healthy bees free from diseases that are more common in southern climates. Each bee is wrapped in a a variety of leaf pieces that acts as an insulating protection from the environment and predators. In just 20 days the larvae in these cells develop into adult bees that are ready to work.
Incubation
Megachile larvae require 20 days of warm temperatures to ensure development. A range from 28°C to 32°C will complete the development cycle in the shortest timeframe. Temperatures lower than this range can impact development or increase the development timeframe.
Life of a Megachile
Megachile begin to forage and pollinate as soon as they leave their cell. Their life cycle is characterized by a combination of collecting nectar for energy and collecting pollen for progeny provisions. This is what makes them such efficient pollinators. Although males have a shorter lifespan than females, the female Megachile will pollinate for up to eight weeks.
