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Smith, 1860. Synonyms. Chalicodoma pluto (Smith, 1860) Megachile pluto, also known as Wallace's giant bee or raja ofu (lit. 'king of the bees'), [2] is a large resin bee found in Indonesia. With a wingspan of 63.5 mm (2.5 in), it is the largest known living bee species. It was believed to be extinct until several specimens were discovered in 1981.
Apr 11, 2022 · The bee, Megachile pluto, also known as Wallace’s giant bee, is a massive unit. It is the largest bee in the world, four times larger than a honeybee and measuring about the length of a human ...
Feb 22, 2019 · With an estimated wingspan of two-and-a-half inches (6 cm), Wallace's giant bee is the world's largest bee. The female makes her nest in termite mounds, using her large jaw to collect sticky tree ...
Apr 4, 2022 · The bee, Megachile pluto, also known as Wallace’s giant bee, is a massive unit. It is the largest bee in the world, four times larger than a honeybee and measuring about the length of a human ...
Feb 21, 2019 · World’s largest bee, once presumed extinct, filmed alive in the wild. Wallace’s giant bee (Megachile pluto) has a wingspan of 2.5 inches and large jaws, almost like those of a stag beetle ...
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Feb 21, 2019 · The world's largest bee 'rediscovered' after 38 years. Wallace's giant bee was last officially recorded alive by scientists in 1981. The rare insect has now been photographed and filmed alive for the first time on the North Maluku islands of Indonesia, which will hopefully increase our understanding of its species.
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Megachile pluto, also known as Wallace's giant bee or raja ofu (lit. 'king of the bees'), is a large resin bee found in Indonesia. With a wingspan of 63.5 mm (2.5 in) it is the largest known living bee species. It was believed to be extinct until several specimens were discovered in 1981. No further sightings were confirmed until two specimens ...
