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Tripartite sweat bee

Tripartite sweat bee

Halictus tripartitus

A species of Furrow bees

The tripartite sweat bee (Halictus tripartitus) is a member of a family known as sweat bees due to their natural attraction to human perspiration. It distinguishes itself among these bees through a metallic coloration. The tripartite sweat bee also tends to have a much larger females population than a male population, which is not common for other bees.

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Toxic to Animals
General Info About Tripartite sweat bee
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Attributes of Tripartite sweat bee
Adult Food Sources
Nectar, pollen, honey, plant sap, exudates
Larva Food Source
Honey, bee bread, pollen provisions, nectar provisions
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
The Tripartite sweat bee has special defensive behaviors that can trigger an allergic reaction. If there are serious reactions, seek IMMEDIATE medical attention.
Venomous
The Tripartite sweat bee can induce toxic reactions varying in severity. Nevertheless, these toxins primarily target their prey and predators and are usually not fatal to humans.
Non-poisonous
Not reported
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
The Tripartite sweat bee is often found near the corolla, where its fluffy hairs easily pick up pollen, assisting in the pollination of the plant.
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
The Tripartite sweat bee feeds on plants, usually without causing significant harm. However, it's important to take the situation seriously if their numbers begin to increase significantly.
Predatory
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
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Species Status of Tripartite sweat bee
It is found in Western and Central North America.
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Distribution Area of Tripartite sweat bee
United States
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Life Cycle of Tripartite sweat bee
Egg The egg of tripartite sweat bee is laid in secure locations by the female. It is small, ovular, and typically yellowish-white. The egg stage is immobile and vulnerable, serving solely as the inception point for development.
Larva Once hatched from the egg, the larva of tripartite sweat bee appears worm-like, lacking wings and adult structures. It is primarily focused on consuming nutrients for growth and may molts several times, increasing in size with each stage.
Pupal After the final larval molting, tripartite sweat bee enters the pupal stage. Enclosed in a protective case, it undergoes a dramatic transformation. The body is reorganized, and adult features are formed as it rests immobile.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult tripartite sweat bee’s development is marked by the presence of wings and functional reproductive organs. The body is fully formed and hardened, and the adult is mobile, focusing on reproduction.
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Predators of Adult Tripartite sweat bee
Birds, spiders, praying mantises, other insects such as dragonflies and robber flies, small mammals
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Interesting Facts About Tripartite sweat bee
Social tripartite sweat bee use sunlight to calibrate their internal navigation systems, enabling remarkably precise homing abilities even over long distances.
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Scientific Classification of Tripartite sweat bee
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Bees
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Adult Habitat of Tripartite sweat bee
Urban and Suburban Areas, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas, Grasslands and Prairies, Forests and Woodlands
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Habitat Preferences of Tripartite sweat bee Through Different Life Stages
The larval stage of tripartite sweat bee develops in underground nests typically found in well-drained soil in sunny locations. These are usually excavated in flat or sloping terrain, often in gardens, meadows, or grasslands. Pupation also occurs within these nests. Adult tripartite sweat bee are commonly encountered in areas abundant with flowering plants, where they forage for nectar and pollen, such as in fields, parks, and urban gardens. To locate tripartite sweat bee across different stages, one would meticulously search the ground for nest entrances to observe larvae and pupae, and examine a variety of flowers for foraging adults.
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The tripartite sweat bee can cause toxic reactions with a wide range of severity. However, the toxins are typically targeted at their prey and predators. They are usually not fatal to humans.

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Are Tripartite sweat bee harmful to humans?

Tripartite sweat bee is an expert in brewing honey, and generally does not actively attack people, but it also has stings like other bees. When it is threatened or the nest is destroyed, it will take the initiative to attack. There will be slight pain after being stung, and some sensitive people will appear red and swollen.
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Toxic to Animals

Tripartite sweat bee possesses a sting it uses for defense and to subdue prey. The venom's potency is generally mild and is delivered through the sting at the adulthood stage. Higher mammals, like humans and dogs, may experience minor discomfort or allergic reactions. Smaller creatures, such as houseflies and other bees, could succumb to the venom, illustrating its effectiveness as a means of defense and predation for the organism.

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Beneficial Effects of Tripartite sweat bee
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Attract Plant Feature
Color, Smell
Tripartite sweat bee is a diligent pollinator, often seen buzzing from flower to flower. Attracted by the vivid colors and enticing scents, it collects pollen to feed its offspring and to consume. As it moves, pollen is transferred, aiding in plant reproduction. This tiny creature plays a significant role in the ecosystem.
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