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Megachile deflexa Cresson, 1878
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Image of a female Megachile deflexa from the Smithsonian Entomology Department.
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Federal Protection: No US federal protection

State Protection: No Georgia state protection

Global Rank: G2

State Rank: SH

Element Locations Tracked in Biotics: Yes

SWAP 2015 Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN): No

SWAP 2025 Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN): Yes

2025 SGCN Priority Tier: Data Deficient

Element Occurrences (EOs) in Georgia: 0

Habitat Summary for element in Georgia: Sandhills

SWAP 2025 Threat Matrix

Threat 1 Threat 2 Threat 3
General Threat Pollution Climate change & severe weather None
Specific Threat Air-borne pollutants Habitat shifting & alteration None

SWAP 2025 Conservation Actions:

  • Action 1: Reassess the conservation status of SGCN before the next revision of Georgia's State Wildlife Action Plan
  • Action 2: Improve habitat using prescribed fire
  • Action 3: Reduce the impacts of pesticides on terrestrial invertebrates through education and alternative management practices
Image of a female Megachile deflexa from the Smithsonian Entomology Department.
Image of a female Megachile deflexa from the Smithsonian Entomology Department.
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