Üksiküritaja
Üksiküritaja, also known as a "solitary bee," refers to a bee that lives and reproduces independently, without forming a colony like social bees such as honeybees (*Apis mellifera*) or bumblebees (*Bombus* spp.). These bees belong to various families, including Megachilidae (leafcutter bees), Halictidae (sweat bees), and Andrenidae (mining bees), among others. Unlike social bees, which rely on a complex division of labor within a hive, solitary bees construct their own nests, often in pre-existing cavities such as hollow stems, bark crevices, or even man-made structures like wooden blocks or mason bee houses.
Solitary bees play a crucial ecological role as pollinators, contributing significantly to the fertilization of wild
The life cycle of a solitary bee typically involves a single generation per year. Females select nesting
Conservation efforts often focus on providing suitable nesting sites and maintaining diverse plant habitats to support