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Geoffroy's blood bee

Geoffroy's blood bee

Sphecodes geoffrellus

A species of Blood bees

Sphecodes geoffrellus is a Palearctic species of sweat bee.

General Info About Geoffroy's blood bee
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Attributes of Geoffroy's blood bee
Colors
Brown
Black
Red
Habitat
Brownfield site; coastal cliff; dune; meadow; garden
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
Predatory
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Chewing-lapping mouthparts
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Species Status of Geoffroy's blood bee
Common and widespread
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Distribution Area of Geoffroy's blood bee
Palearctic
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Predators of Adult Geoffroy's blood bee
Birds, spiders, ants, wasps, mantises
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Interesting Facts About Geoffroy's blood bee
Geoffroy's blood bee individuals possess the intriguing ability to distinguish their nest's location from extensive distances away using the Earth's magnetic field.
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Scientific Classification of Geoffroy's blood bee
Class
Bugs
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Order
Bees
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Tips for Finding Geoffroy's blood bee
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Youth Habitat of Geoffroy's blood bee
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Urban and Suburban Areas
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Adult Habitat of Geoffroy's blood bee
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Urban and Suburban Areas, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas, Mangroves and Coastal Wetlands
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When is the Best Time to Observe Geoffroy's blood bee
Daytime, especially midmorning to early afternoon, when temperatures are warmer and geoffroy's blood bee are most active.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Geoffroy's blood bee
Warm, sunny, and calm days are ideal as geoffroy's blood bee are typically less active in cold or inclement weather.
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How and Where Can You Find Geoffroy's blood bee at Different Life Stages
Larva Geoffroy's blood bee larvae reside inside the nesting burrows constructed by adults, usually in the ground. Look for them by locating nesting sites in well-drained soils with sparse vegetation.
Pupal The pupae of geoffroy's blood bee develop within their larval cells in underground nests. Finding them involves spotting the entrance of nesting burrows, often in flat, bare, sandy, or loamy soil exposed to direct sunlight.
Adult Geoffroy's blood bee adults can be found on or near flowers from which they forage for nectar and pollen. To find adult geoffroy's blood bee, visit flowering plants during warm, sunny days and look for their activity around the blossoms.
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Are Geoffroy's blood bee harmful to humans?

Geoffroy's 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 Geoffroy's blood bee
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Pollination Behavior Reason
Eat Pollen Or Nectar, Collect Pollen To Feed Offspring
Geoffroy's blood bee is a vital pollinator that visits various flowers, attracted by their vivid colors and enticing scents. It consumes pollen and also gathers it to nourish its young. During these visits, pollen adheres to geoffroy's blood bee's body and is subsequently transferred to other flowers, aiding in plant reproduction.
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