Tiny bee with devil horns discovered in Western Australia
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November 26, 2025
Crop Production
✅ Last reviewed: May 2026
A horned native bee dubbed Megachile lucifer has been discovered in Western Australia’s Goldfields. Identified while surveying a rare wildflower, the species stood out with its unusual “devilish” facial horns. DNA testing confirmed it was previously unknown. The find exposes major gaps in bee surveying, especially in areas under pressure from mining.
