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Orange-Legged Furrow Bee
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Orange-Legged Furrow Bee
halictus rubicundus
The Orange-Legged Furrow Bee is a small but mighty pollinator! With its bright orange legs, it helps flowers grow by spreading pollen as it buzzes from bloom to bloom.
Habitat: Gardens, fields, and meadows
Appearance
The Orange-Legged Furrow Bee has a sleek, dark body, often metallic black or brown, and striking reddish-orange hind legs, which give it its name. Its wings are clear, and the abdomen may have faint pale bands. Females are generally larger and more robust.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderHymenopteraFamilyHalictidaeGenusHalictus
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
6
Interesting facts
Some female bees guard the nest entrance, protecting their family from intruders.
Their shiny, dark bodies absorb sunlight, helping them stay warm on cooler days!
These busy bees often emerge earlier in spring than many other bee species.
Wow! A queen bee sometimes allows her daughters to live in her nest.
Special abilities
Ability
Pollen Powerhouse
Orange-Legged Furrow Bee has fuzzy bodies that help them collect and transfer pollen efficiently, boosting plant growth as they fly.
Ability
Seasonal Survivor
Orange-Legged Furrow Bee queens can overwinter in their burrows because of a unique ability to enter a dormant state, ensuring new generations.
Measurements & details
- Wingspan
- 12-18 mm
- Size
- 6-9 mm
- Lifespan
- 30-365 days
- Flight Speed
- 15 km/h
- Leg Count
- 6
- Colony Size
- 5-15
Diet & Feeding
These bees are vegetarian, collecting pollen and nectar from various flowers to fuel themselves and feed their young.
Primary Foods
- Nectar
- Pollen
- Dandelion pollen
- Thistle nectar
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
pollinates
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Dandelion
Taraxacum officinale
Collects nectar and pollen from its abundant flowers.
parasitizes
Cuckoo Bee
Sphecodes monilicornis
Lays its eggs in the nests of Orange-Legged Furrow Bees.
eaten by
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Great Tit
Parus major
Insectivorous birds may prey on adult bees.
Traits
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Burrowing
Burrowing animals dig tunnels and chambers in the ground, using these subterranean structures for shelter, hunting, or breeding.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Furrow BeeGround BeeOrange Bee
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
No special safety notes yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to identify Orange-Legged Furrow Bee?
The easiest way to identify Orange-Legged Furrow Bee is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
What is Orange-Legged Furrow Bee's wingspan?
12-18 mm
How big is Orange-Legged Furrow Bee?
6-9 mm
How long does Orange-Legged Furrow Bee live?
30-365 days
How fast can Orange-Legged Furrow Bee fly?
15 km/h
What does Orange-Legged Furrow Bee eat?
These bees are vegetarian, collecting pollen and nectar from various flowers to fuel themselves and feed their young.
Where is Orange-Legged Furrow Bee usually found?
Gardens, fields, and meadows
How does Orange-Legged Furrow Bee hunt?
Foraging
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