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Great Banded Furrow Bee

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

Appearance

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.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderHymenopteraFamilyHalictidaeGenusHalictus
Great Banded Furrow Bee
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Great Banded Furrow Bee

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

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!

Special abilities

Ability

Burrow Builder

Great Banded Furrow Bees can dig intricate underground nests because of their strong legs, that helps them create safe homes for their young.

Ability

Winter Survivor

Great Banded Furrow Bee queens can overwinter as adults, helping them survive cold months to start new nests in spring.

Ability

Vibration Communicator

Great Banded Furrow Bees use vibrations to communicate with other bees in their nest, helping them share important information.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
12-18 mm
Size
6-9 mm
Lifespan
20-300 days
Flight Speed
15-25 km/h
Leg Count
6
Colony Size
10-30

Diet & Feeding

These bees drink flower nectar for energy and gather pollen to feed their babies.

Primary Foods

  • flower nectar
  • flower pollen
  • wild carrot pollen
  • chicory pollen

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

pollinates

Chicory

Cichorium intybus

Gathers pollen and nectar.

pollinates

Wild Carrot

Daucus carota

An important source of pollen.

parasitizes

White-lipped Cuckoo Bee

Sphecodes albilabris

Lays eggs in their nests.

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Be gentle and calm around bees; they usually won't bother you if you don't bother them.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Great Banded Furrow Bee's wingspan?

12-18 mm

How big is Great Banded Furrow Bee?

6-9 mm

How long does Great Banded Furrow Bee live?

20-300 days

How fast can Great Banded Furrow Bee fly?

15-25 km/h

What does Great Banded Furrow Bee eat?

These bees drink flower nectar for energy and gather pollen to feed their babies.

Where is Great Banded Furrow Bee usually found?

Grasslands

How does Great Banded Furrow Bee hunt?

Foraging

How many legs does Great Banded Furrow Bee have?

6

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