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Halictus scabiosae
The Great Banded Furrow Bee is a small, fuzzy bee that loves to buzz around flowers. They are important for helping plants grow by spreading pollen as they collect nectar.
Habitat: Grasslands
The Great Banded Furrow Bee is a small bee, typically metallic greenish-bronze. It has distinct pale, hairless bands that stand out on its dark, segmented abdomen, giving it a unique striped appearance compared to many other furrow bees.
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Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Queens often recognize their own daughters inside the shared nest!
Some female bees share a nest entrance, even though they mostly lay their own eggs!
Their name 'furrow bee' comes from tiny grooves on their face!
They help wild flowers grow by spreading their pollen far and wide!
Great Banded Furrow Bees can dig intricate underground nests because of their strong legs, that helps them create safe homes for their young.
Great Banded Furrow Bee queens can overwinter as adults, helping them survive cold months to start new nests in spring.
Great Banded Furrow Bees use vibrations to communicate with other bees in their nest, helping them share important information.
These bees drink flower nectar for energy and gather pollen to feed their babies.

Cichorium intybus
Gathers pollen and nectar.
Daucus carota
An important source of pollen.
Sphecodes albilabris
Lays eggs in their nests.
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Describes a species whose presence and role have a disproportionately large effect on its environment.
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
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Danger
2/5 · Low
Be gentle and calm around bees; they usually won't bother you if you don't bother them.
12-18 mm
6-9 mm
20-300 days
15-25 km/h
These bees drink flower nectar for energy and gather pollen to feed their babies.
Grasslands
Foraging
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