Leafcutter bees have sharp jaws resembling serrated knives, yet they are surprisingly docile. These hard-working bees are known for slicing through plant leaves, leaving signature holes in their wake.

Thousands of native bee species buzz about our continent, tending to our gardens and ecosystems. Some are obvious, like chunky bumblebees. Others are harder to spot, like tiny fairy bees. “Native bees ...

If you've recently spotted mysterious circular holes in the leaves of your plants, a special little creature might have made itself at home in your garden: the leafcutter bee. In the words of wildlife ...