Meaning of the word "leaf-cutter bee" in English

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leaf-cutter bee

US /ˈliːfˌkʌt̬.ɚ biː/
UK /ˈliːfˌkʌt̬.ɚ biː/
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Noun

1.

a solitary bee that cuts neat, circular pieces from leaves or petals to line its nest cells

Example:
The gardener noticed the precise, circular cuts on his rose leaves, a sure sign of a leaf-cutter bee at work.
Unlike honeybees, leaf-cutter bees are solitary and do not live in large colonies.
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