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Two-spotted Longhorn Bee

Melissodes bimaculatus

The Two-spotted Longhorn Bee is a small, fuzzy bee with two distinct spots on its back. These friendly bees love to visit flowers and help plants grow by spreading pollen.

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Two-spotted Longhorn Bee is a medium-sized bee, typically dark brown to black with a fuzzy, golden-yellow thorax and a black abdomen. Females have two distinct white or pale yellow spots on the abdomen, and males possess exceptionally long, curved antennae that can be as long as their body.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderHymenopteraFamilyApidaeGenusMelissodes
Two-spotted Longhorn Bee
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Two-spotted Longhorn Bee

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Its scientific name, 'bimaculatus,' means 'two-spotted,' referring to the female's distinctive markings!

Male longhorn bees have antennae nearly as long as their body!

They are speedy pollinators, loving sunflowers and coneflowers in summer!

Unlike honeybees, each female digs her own cozy underground nest!

Special abilities

Ability

Pollen Power

Two-spotted Longhorn Bee can carry large loads of pollen because of dense, branched hairs on their hind legs called scopa.

Ability

Earth Architect

Two-spotted Longhorn Bee can build individual nests by digging burrows in the soil that helps protect their young from predators.

Ability

Floral Friend

Two-spotted Longhorn Bee has a fuzzy body that helps them efficiently transfer pollen between flowers, aiding in plant reproduction.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
15-22 mm
Size
9-14 mm
Lifespan
30-60 days
Flight Speed
18 km/h
Leg Count
6
Colony Size
1

Diet & Feeding

They collect sweet nectar for energy and protein-rich pollen to feed their growing young.

Primary Foods

  • Flower nectar
  • Pollen
  • Sunflower pollen
  • Aster nectar
  • Thistle nectar

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Watch bees from a distance and don't bother them while they are working.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Two-spotted Longhorn Bee's wingspan?

15-22 mm

How big is Two-spotted Longhorn Bee?

9-14 mm

How long does Two-spotted Longhorn Bee live?

30-60 days

How fast can Two-spotted Longhorn Bee fly?

18 km/h

What does Two-spotted Longhorn Bee eat?

They collect sweet nectar for energy and protein-rich pollen to feed their growing young.

Where is Two-spotted Longhorn Bee usually found?

Grasslands

How does Two-spotted Longhorn Bee hunt?

Foraging

How many legs does Two-spotted Longhorn Bee have?

6

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