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Bare-saddled blood bee

Bare-saddled blood bee

Sphecodes ephippius

A species of Blood bees

Sphecodes ephippius is a Palearctic species of sweat bee.

General Info About Bare-saddled blood bee
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Attributes of Bare-saddled blood bee
Colors
Brown
Black
Red
Habitat
Open woodland; heath; calcareous grassland; coastal site
Adult Food Sources
Nectar from flowers, honeydew
Larva Food Source
Host bee larvae provisions (pollen and nectar stores)
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
Not reported
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
Not reported
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
Not reported
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Species Status of Bare-saddled blood bee
Widespread
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Predators of Bare-saddled blood bee Larvae
Amphibians, small mammals, invertebrate predators
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Predators of Adult Bare-saddled blood bee
Birds, spiders, insectivorous mammals
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Interesting Facts About Bare-saddled blood bee
Bare-saddled blood bee have the unique ability to thermoregulate their body temperature, which is rare among insects, allowing them to forage in cooler temperatures.
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Scientific Classification of Bare-saddled blood bee
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Bugs
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Bees
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Youth Habitat of Bare-saddled blood bee
Grasslands and Prairies, Forests and Woodlands, Urban and Suburban Areas, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas
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Habitat Preferences of Bare-saddled blood bee Through Different Life Stages
To find the adult bare-saddled blood bee, one would usually look around flowers and sunny, open habitats where they forage for nectar and pollen. For the larval stage, searching the underground nests constructed by sweat bees, particularly in well-drained or sandy soil, is the right strategy, as bare-saddled blood bee are brood parasites of other halictid bees. Locating these hidden nests often involves keen observation or digging near the vegetation they favor. The pupae would be within the same nests, so uncovering these nests gently may reveal them. Focus should be on the sites where host bees are abundant to increase the chances of encountering all stages of bare-saddled blood bee.
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When is the Best Time to Observe Bare-saddled blood bee
The best time to find bare-saddled blood bee is during warmer months when flowering plants are abundant, typically between spring and early fall.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Bare-saddled blood bee
Warm and sunny weather without strong winds or rain is ideal for locating bare-saddled blood bee as it increases their activity levels.
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How and Where Can You Find Bare-saddled blood bee at Different Life Stages
Larva It is challenging to find bare-saddled blood bee larvae as they are concealed within their host's nest. However, they can be located by carefully digging around suspected host nests and searching for small, grub-like larvae.
Pupal Bare-saddled blood bee pupae are likely inside the nests or burrows of their host species. Identifying host nesting sites and cautiously excavating can yield bare-saddled blood bee pupae without harming them.
Adult To find adult bare-saddled blood bee, search for them on or near flowers that are in bloom, as they are likely to be foraging for nectar. Observing during warm and sunny conditions will increase the chance of sightings.
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Are Bare-saddled blood bee harmful to humans?

Bare-saddled blood 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 Bare-saddled blood bee
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Pollinator
Attract Plant Feature
Color, Smell
Bare-saddled blood bee is a vital pollinator that is attracted to flowers by their vivid colors and enticing scents. It collects pollen primarily to feed its offspring. During the foraging process, bare-saddled blood bee inadvertently transfers pollen from one flower to another, facilitating plant reproduction.
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