I
believe that this bee is an
Anthophora urbana. Their is not a lot of information that I can find on this particular species. The
Anthophora genus is one of the largest genus in the
Apidae Family with over 450 species world wide.
What I did find out about the
Anthophora Urbana is that they are solitary bees that dig underground nests in the sand or dirt. They do drink nectar like other bees and help to pollinate flowers. If you know anything more about these cool looking bees please feel free to share your info in the comments below.
I believe that this bee is an Anthophora urbana. Their is not a lot of information that I can find on this particular species. The Anthophora genus is one of the largest genus in the Apidae Family with over 450 species world wide.
What I did find out about the Anthophora Urbana is that they are solitary bees that dig underground nests in the sand or dirt. They do drink nectar like other bees and help to pollinate flowers. If you know anything more about these cool looking bees please feel free to share your info in the comments below.
10 comments:
Don't think I've ever seen one like this before. It really is cool looking.
Very Cool!
My first time to see a bee that is not yellow hehe. Great macro shots!
Pitcher Plant
A close up of a been is well done! Not an easy task! WOW!! Cathy
This is very nice !
What an unusual looking bee. Great capture! You found its underground nest, too.
It chose the perfect colour to rest on...gives it contrast.
Lovely.
Rosie
Great macro of that bee working on a flower!
Macro Monday regards from EAGAN daily photo
This is NOT a bee!
Bees, particularly Anthophora species are Extremely hairy.
The body form is more robust in bees, dramatically so compared to this wasp.
This is a wasp in the family Cabronidae.
and to the yellow bee comment above, most bees are not yellow.
Bembix
Post a Comment