Sculptured Resin Bee
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Sculptured Resin Bee
megachile sculpturalis
The Sculptured Resin Bee is a small but fascinating insect that loves to collect resin from trees. These bees are great pollinators, helping flowers and plants grow all around us!
Habitat: Sculptured Resin Bees can be found in gardens, parks, and forests, where there are plenty of flowers.
Appearance
The Sculptured Resin Bee is a robust, large bee with a mostly dark brownish-black body. It has sparse yellowish-brown hairs on its head and thorax, and a noticeably broad head and powerful mandibles, making it look quite distinct from smaller, fuzzier native bees.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderHymenopteraFamilyMegachilidaeGenusMegachile
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Female bees build individual 'apartments' for each egg, complete with a food supply.
It's an immigrant! This bee traveled all the way from Asia to new continents, expanding its home.
They use the sticky sap from trees to build their nests, not mud or twigs like other bees!
Unlike honeybees, they don't live in big colonies or make honey for us to eat.
Special abilities
Ability
Resin Architect
Sculptured Resin Bee can construct durable nest cells from sticky tree resin because it hardens quickly, providing strong protection for its developing young.
Ability
Giant Pollen Gatherer
Has a large, sturdy body that allows it to carry substantial amounts of pollen, efficiently helping many flowers reproduce and spread seeds.
Ability
Powerful Jaw Worker
Can chew and mold tough resin using its strong mandibles because they are specialized tools, perfect for shaping its unique home.
Measurements & details
- Wingspan
- 25-40 mm
- Size
- 15-25 mm
- Lifespan
- 30-60 days
- Flight Speed
- 20 km/h
- Leg Count
- 6
Diet & Feeding
Pollen and nectar fuel this bee, helping it grow and lay eggs.
Primary Foods
- nectar
- pollen
- Lagerstroemia indica
- Hibiscus syriacus
- Pueraria montana
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
pollinates
Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica
A favorite flower for nectar.
pollinates
Rose of Sharon
Hibiscus syriacus
Provides essential pollen and nectar.
depends on
Eastern White Pine
Pinus strobus
Sources resin for nest construction.
Traits
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
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
Resin BeeSculptured Bee
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sculptured Resin Bee's wingspan?
25-40 mm
How big is Sculptured Resin Bee?
15-25 mm
How long does Sculptured Resin Bee live?
30-60 days
How fast can Sculptured Resin Bee fly?
20 km/h
What does Sculptured Resin Bee eat?
Pollen and nectar fuel this bee, helping it grow and lay eggs.
Where is Sculptured Resin Bee usually found?
Sculptured Resin Bees can be found in gardens, parks, and forests, where there are plenty of flowers.
How does Sculptured Resin Bee hunt?
Foraging
How many legs does Sculptured Resin Bee have?
6
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