The bee genus Anthophora is one of the largest in the family Apidae, with over 450 species worldwide in 14 different subgenera. They are most abundant and diverse in the Holarctic and …

Miner Bee (Anthophora abrupta) By Kelly Rourke, Pollinator Partnership Miner bees, also known as chimney bees, are smaller than a honey bee, with a stout, furry body.

May 19, 2021 · New species of Anthophora from the western United States (Hymenoptera, Apoidea). Jour. N. Y. Ent. Soc. 59:51-62 (Full Text) 1. An online resource devoted to North …

The bee genus Anthophora is one of the largest in the family Apidae, with over 450 species worldwide in 14 different subgenera. They are most abundant and diverse in the Holarctic and …

Anthophora, commonly called digger bees, are entertaining, unusually noisy insects with a distinctive way of flying. They zip speedily around flowers and then stop abruptly, hovering in …

Anthophora is a large genus that includes around 400 species all over the world. 178 species are presently known for West-Palaearctic region. They are all solitary species, most of them …

Jul 2, 2018 · Anthophora terminalis prefers deep, tubular flowers such as the sage blossom shown below. They are unusual because instead of nesting in the ground like most other …

Anthophora bees are a group of native bee species that do not produce honey but are important pollinators of crops and wild plants. Anthophora bees are not aggressive but can sting for …

With its swift, darting flight and predilection for lungwort (Pulmonaria spp.) flowers, this attractive bee is commonly encountered in private gardens in southern England in the spring and early …

A genus of fast flying solitary bees, which resemble small hyperactive bumblebees. A.plumipes, the hairy-footed flower bee is by far the commonest species and is one of the true harbringers …