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Pacific Digger Bee

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

Appearance

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.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderHymenopteraFamilyApidaeGenusAnthophora
Pacific Digger Bee
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Pacific Digger Bee

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

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!

Special abilities

Ability

Tunnel Engineer

Pacific Digger Bee can dig intricate underground tunnels because of strong legs and specialized mouthparts, helping create safe nurseries.

Ability

Pollen Collector Extraordinaire

Pacific Digger Bee has dense, branched hairs on its body and legs that helps them efficiently collect and transport pollen.

Ability

Buzz Pollinator

Pacific Digger Bee can vibrate its flight muscles rapidly (buzzing) that helps release pollen from certain flowers.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
18-28 mm
Size
10-14 mm
Lifespan
20-60 days
Flight Speed
20 km/h
Leg Count
6
Colony Size
1

Diet & Feeding

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.

Primary Foods

  • Nectar
  • Pollen
  • Lupine flowers
  • Clarkia flowers
  • Penstemon flowers

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Be gentle and watch where you step, as bees are busy working.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pacific Digger Bee's wingspan?

18-28 mm

How big is Pacific Digger Bee?

10-14 mm

How long does Pacific Digger Bee live?

20-60 days

How fast can Pacific Digger Bee fly?

20 km/h

What does Pacific Digger Bee eat?

These fuzzy bees sip nectar for energy and gather protein-rich pollen to feed their babies.

Where is Pacific Digger Bee usually found?

Urban areas

How does Pacific Digger Bee hunt?

Foraging

How many legs does Pacific Digger Bee have?

6

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