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Sharp-collared furrow bee

Sharp-collared furrow bee

Lasioglossum malachurum

A species of Sweat bees

Lasioglossum malachurum, the sharp-collared furrow bee, is a small European halictid bee. This species is obligately eusocial, with queens and workers, though the differences between the castes are not nearly as extreme as in honey bees. Early taxonomists mistakenly assigned the worker females to a different species from the queens. They are small (about 1 cm), shiny, mostly black bees with off-white hair bands at the bases of the abdominal segments. L. malachurum is one of the more extensively studied species in the genus Lasioglossum, also known as sweat bees. Researchers have discovered that the eusocial behavior in colonies of L. malachurum varies significantly dependent upon the region of Europe in which each colony is located.

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Attributes of Sharp-collared furrow bee
Colors
Brown
Black
Yellow
Habitat
L. malachurum is found across England, continental Europe, and northern Africa, so is capable of inhabiting a broad range of habitats and climates. Differences in the climes of the various habitats can frequently impact the social behavior of L. malachurum within that habitat. The length of summer, for example, can affect the length of the breeding season and thereby impact the number of broods a queen may have. The longer breeding seasons in Southern Europe can also lead to reproductive capacity in worker bees, making L. malachurum in those regions not purely eusocial. Female workers in southern European colonies of L. malachurum consequently have significantly more developed ovaries than their counterparts in northern European colonies. Due to the relatively broad range of nesting habitats of the species, L. malachurum is subject to a myriad of climate-based selective pressures that cause a differential in behavior dependent upon location. Researchers have identified a tendency for L. malachurum in southern European climes to be characterized by more activity and the production of more worker broods prior to the production of a gyne brood, whereas L. malachurum in northern European climes exhibit less activity and only a single worker brood prior to the gyne brood.
Adult Food Sources
Nectar from various flowering plants, pollen from various flowering plants, honeydew, insects (occasionally)
Larva Food Source
Nectar from flowers, pollen from flowers, honey (provided by adults)
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
Not reported
Predatory
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Chewing-lapping mouthparts
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Species Status of Sharp-collared furrow bee
Widespread
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Distribution Area of Sharp-collared furrow bee
England, continental Europe, northern Africa
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Life Cycle of Sharp-collared furrow bee
Egg The sharp-collared furrow bee begins life as an egg that is typically oval and minuscule. The egg is laid in a protected environment and is white or cream in color. The stage is focused on protection and maturation.
Larva As a larva, the sharp-collared furrow bee is wormlike, lacking wings and has a voracious appetite, usually consuming plant material or provided food. This stage is primarily for growth, marked by multiple molts.
Pupal During pupation, the sharp-collared furrow bee is encased in a cocoon, undergoing metamorphosis. The transformation includes forming wings, legs, and eyes. Color and shape change dramatically as the sharp-collared furrow bee prepares for adulthood.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult sharp-collared furrow 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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Interesting Facts About Sharp-collared furrow bee
Females of sharp-collared furrow bee possess the ability to control the sex of their offspring, often laying female eggs when conditions favor a higher workforce.
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Scientific Classification of Sharp-collared furrow bee
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Youth Habitat of Sharp-collared furrow bee
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Urban and Suburban Areas, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas
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Adult Habitat of Sharp-collared furrow bee
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Freshwater Habitats, Urban and Suburban Areas, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas, Mangroves and Coastal Wetlands
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How Can You Attract Sharp-collared furrow bee
For sharp-collared furrow bee, attractive trap foods can include sugar solutions, ripe fruits, or flowers that they commonly visit.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Sharp-collared furrow bee
Ideal weather conditions for finding sharp-collared furrow bee include warm, sunny, and calm days, as they are less active in cold, windy, or rainy weather.
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How and Where Can You Find Sharp-collared furrow bee at Different Life Stages
Larva Sharp-collared furrow bee larvae are reared in underground nests. To locate them, one must identify nest entrances on the ground, which look like small holes surrounded by loose soil, and carefully dig around them.
Pupal During the pupa stage, sharp-collared furrow bee are inactive and remain inside their cells inside the nest. To find them without causing harm, one should excavate around the nest site with caution, ensuring not to disrupt the brood cells.
Adult Sharp-collared furrow bee adults can be found foraging on flowers, especially those that are flat or shallow and provide nectar or pollen. Observing these flowering plants and setting up net traps can facilitate their capture without injury.
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Are Sharp-collared furrow bee harmful to humans?

Sharp-collared furrow 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.
Beneficial Effects of Sharp-collared furrow bee
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Attract Plant Feature
Color, Smell
Pollination Behavior Reason
Collect Pollen To Feed Offspring
Sharp-collared furrow bee is a diligent pollinator, often seen buzzing from flower to flower. Attracted by the vibrant colors and enticing scents, it collects pollen primarily to feed its offspring. While visiting various blooms, especially those of the Asteraceae and Lamiaceae families, sharp-collared furrow bee inadvertently transfers pollen, facilitating plant reproduction.
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