Question: are there mason bees in texas?
Answer: There are many varieties of mason bee within the state of Texas -- among them are Osmia ribifloris, an important pollinator of blueberries; Osmia georgica and O. texana, which pollinate strawberries, caneberries and melons, as well as an array of wildflowers and garden flowers; and Osmia chalybea, a thistle specialist.