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Panurginus polytrichus

Panurginus polytrichus

The Panurginus polytrichus is a small, fuzzy bee that loves to visit flowers. They are great at helping plants grow by spreading pollen while they collect nectar.

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Panurginus polytrichus is a small, dark-bodied mining bee with a notably fuzzy appearance. Its thorax and abdomen are covered in dense, pale hairs, making it look quite fluffy. Males may sport distinctive yellow markings on their faces.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderHymenopteraFamilyAndrenidaeGenusPanurginus
Panurginus polytrichus
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Panurginus polytrichus

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

Each tiny baby bee gets a special pollen and nectar ball for food.

Panurginus polytrichus prefer sunny, sandy spots for digging their nests.

Their fuzzy bodies act like magnets, picking up pollen as they fly!

Wow! These bees are solitary, meaning each female builds her own nest!

Special abilities

Ability

Pollen Power Pouch

Panurginus polytrichus has dense hairs that help them efficiently collect pollen from flowers like a living basket.

Ability

Underground Home Builder

Panurginus polytrichus can dig intricate burrows because of its strong legs, creating safe underground nests for its young.

Ability

Flower Finder Vision

Panurginus polytrichus can spot specific flowers because it has special vision that detects nectar guides and ultraviolet patterns.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
8-15 mm
Size
4-8 mm
Lifespan
20-40 days
Flight Speed
15 km/h
Leg Count
6
Colony Size
1

Diet & Feeding

These fuzzy bees sip sweet nectar for energy and gather protein-rich pollen to feed their growing young!

Age differences: Larvae consume a pollen-nectar paste provisioned by the mother; adults feed directly on nectar and pollen.

Primary Foods

  • Nectar
  • Pollen
  • Dandelion flowers
  • Ox-eye daisy flowers
  • Knapweed flowers

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

pollinates

Dandelion

Taraxacum officinale

Visits flowers to collect nectar and pollen.

pollinates

Ox-eye Daisy

Leucanthemum vulgare

An important pollinator for these common meadow flowers.

eaten by

European Beewolf

Philanthus triangulum

Predatory wasp that catches bees to feed its larvae.

eaten by

Cross Orbweaver

Araneus diadematus

Caught in spider webs while foraging for nectar.

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Be gentle and watch from a distance when you see bees. They are friendly but can sting if scared.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Panurginus polytrichus's wingspan?

8-15 mm

How big is Panurginus polytrichus?

4-8 mm

How long does Panurginus polytrichus live?

20-40 days

How fast can Panurginus polytrichus fly?

15 km/h

What does Panurginus polytrichus eat?

These fuzzy bees sip sweet nectar for energy and gather protein-rich pollen to feed their growing young!

Where is Panurginus polytrichus usually found?

Grasslands

How does Panurginus polytrichus hunt?

Foraging

How many legs does Panurginus polytrichus have?

6

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