Anthidium

/ænˈθɪdiəm/ noun

A genus of solitary bees known for lining their nests with plant hairs or fibers rather than building with mud or wax.

From Greek 'anthos' (flower) + diminutive suffix '-idium', meaning 'little flower' or flower-related. The name reflects their close association with flowering plants.

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