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Wallace's Giant Bee

Megachile pluto

VU — Vulnerable

Description

The world's largest bee, rediscovered in 2019 after not being seen for 38 years. Has massive jaws used to collect tree resin for its nest.

CategoryInsect

Size3.8 cm body, 6.35 cm wingspan

PopulationUnknown (very rare)

HabitatLowland tropical forest

Range

North Moluccas, Indonesia

Threats

DeforestationIllegal collectionHabitat loss

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Wallace's giant bee was lost to science for 38 years — it was dramatically rediscovered in 2019 living inside active termite mounds in Indonesian trees!

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