




Anthophora pacifica
The Pacific Digger Bee is a small, fuzzy bee that loves to dig in the ground. They are great pollinators and help flowers grow by spreading pollen.
Habitat: Urban areas
The Pacific Digger Bee is a robust, fuzzy bee, typically covered in dense yellowish-brown to grayish hairs. It has a distinctively rounded body and clear wings, making it look like a tiny, furry bomber with a short, stout abdomen.





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Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Female digger bees are amazing architects, building a new, private nursery chamber for each egg!
Their fuzzy bodies act like little sweaters, helping them stay warm on cooler, breezy days!
They often 'buzz pollinate' certain flowers by vibrating their bodies to shake out pollen!
Unlike honeybees, Pacific Digger Bees live alone and don't make honey or wax for us!
Pacific Digger Bee can dig intricate underground tunnels because of strong legs and specialized mouthparts, helping create safe nurseries.
Pacific Digger Bee has dense, branched hairs on its body and legs that helps them efficiently collect and transport pollen.
Pacific Digger Bee can vibrate its flight muscles rapidly (buzzing) that helps release pollen from certain flowers.
These fuzzy bees sip nectar for energy and gather protein-rich pollen to feed their babies.
Age differences: Adults feed on nectar, while larvae consume pollen and nectar provisioned by the mother.
Lupinus bicolor
An important source of nectar and pollen.

Clarkia unguiculata
Buzz pollinated by the bee for its pollen.
Penstemon centranthifolius
Visited for its sweet nectar and pollen.
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Misumena vatia
Ambush predator on flowers, waiting for bees.
Asilus sericeus
Insect predator that captures bees in flight.
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Burrowing animals dig tunnels and chambers in the ground, using these subterranean structures for shelter, hunting, or breeding.
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
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.
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
Be gentle and watch where you step, as bees are busy working.
18-28 mm
10-14 mm
20-60 days
20 km/h
These fuzzy bees sip nectar for energy and gather protein-rich pollen to feed their babies.
Urban areas
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