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Common digger bees

Scientific name: Anthophora

Common digger bees

Scientific name: Anthophora

Photo By Jennifer Rycenga , used under CC-BY-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

Anthophora are a remarkable genus of bees, often mistaken for bumblebees due to their robust bodies and hairy appearance. Unlike bumblebees, members of Anthophora are solitary creatures, each female constructing her own nest in sandy soil. These bees are known for their speed and efficiency in pollination, making them vital players in maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem health. Their ability to buzz pollinate, a method to release pollen hidden within flowers, is essential for the reproduction of several plant species.

Species of Common digger bees

Abrupt digger bee

Urbane digger bee

Hairy-footed flower bee

Asian shaggy digger bee

Four-banded flower-bee

California anthophora

Anthophora plagiata

Photo By Jennifer Rycenga , used under CC-BY-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Scientific Classification

Phylum

Arthropods

Class

Bugs

Order

Bees

Family

Honey bees

Genus

Common digger bees

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