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Augochloropsis metallica

Augochloropsis metallica

The Augochloropsis metallica is a shiny green bee that loves to visit flowers. These friendly insects help plants grow by spreading pollen as they collect nectar.

Lebensraum: Urban areas

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The Augochloropsis metallica is a small, iridescent bee with a striking metallic green or blue-green body. Its smooth, shiny exoskeleton makes it visually distinct from many other bees, often glinting like a jewel in the sunlight.

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Augochloropsis metallica

Kategorie

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

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Interessante Fakten

Their amazing green color isn't a pigment, but tiny structures that reflect light like a prism!

These dazzling bees are solitary, meaning each female builds her own nest without a queen!

They often choose old logs or fallen branches for their nurseries, drilling perfect tunnels inside.

Unlike many bees, they don't produce honey, focusing purely on pollen and nectar for their young.

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Buzz Pollination

Augochloropsis metallica can vibrate flower parts (sonication) that helps them release stubborn pollen from certain plants.

Fähigkeit

Woody Nest Builder

Augochloropsis metallica can chew into rotting wood to create tunnels that helps them build safe nests for their offspring.

Fähigkeit

Iridescent Camouflage

Augochloropsis metallica has a shimmering metallic exoskeleton that helps them blend with foliage to avoid predators.

Maße und Details

Flügelspannweite
8-14 mm
Größe
5-9 mm
Lebenserwartung
40-70 Tage
Fluggeschwindigkeit
15 km/h
Anzahl der Beine
6

Ernährung und Fütterung

These bees feast on flower nectar for energy and gather pollen to feed their growing babies.

Hauptnahrung

  • Nectar
  • Pollen
  • Sunflower
  • Aster
  • Goldenrod

Nahrungssuche

  • Foraging

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

pollinates

Black-eyed Susan

Rudbeckia hirta

Transfers pollen between flowers

pollinates

Canada Goldenrod

Solidago canadensis

Helps plant reproduce by carrying pollen

pollinates

Wild Bergamot

Monarda fistulosa

Crucial for this flower's reproduction

eaten by

Eastern Phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

A common bird that preys on flying insects

eaten by

Crab Spider

Misumena vatia

Ambush predator on flowers, preys on bees

Merkmale

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Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Be gentle and quiet around bees; they are helpful and usually won't sting unless scared.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das flügelspannweite von Augochloropsis metallica?

8-14 mm

Was ist der/die/das größe von Augochloropsis metallica?

5-9 mm

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Augochloropsis metallica?

40-70 Tage

Was ist der/die/das fluggeschwindigkeit von Augochloropsis metallica?

15 km/h

Was frisst Augochloropsis metallica?

These bees feast on flower nectar for energy and gather pollen to feed their growing babies.

Wo findet man Augochloropsis metallica normalerweise?

Urban areas

Wie jagt Augochloropsis metallica?

Foraging

Was ist der/die/das anzahl der Beine von Augochloropsis metallica?

6

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