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Augochloropsis metallica

Augochloropsis metallica

The Augochloropsis metallica is a shiny green bee that loves to visit flowers. These friendly insects help plants grow by spreading pollen as they collect nectar.

生息地: Urban areas

外見

The Augochloropsis metallica is a small, iridescent bee with a striking metallic green or blue-green body. Its smooth, shiny exoskeleton makes it visually distinct from many other bees, often glinting like a jewel in the sunlight.

AnimaliaArthropodaInsectaHymenopteraHalictidaeAugochloropsis
Augochloropsis metallica
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Augochloropsis metallica

カテゴリ

昆虫

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

Their amazing green color isn't a pigment, but tiny structures that reflect light like a prism!

These dazzling bees are solitary, meaning each female builds her own nest without a queen!

They often choose old logs or fallen branches for their nurseries, drilling perfect tunnels inside.

Unlike many bees, they don't produce honey, focusing purely on pollen and nectar for their young.

特殊能力

能力

Buzz Pollination

Augochloropsis metallica can vibrate flower parts (sonication) that helps them release stubborn pollen from certain plants.

能力

Woody Nest Builder

Augochloropsis metallica can chew into rotting wood to create tunnels that helps them build safe nests for their offspring.

能力

Iridescent Camouflage

Augochloropsis metallica has a shimmering metallic exoskeleton that helps them blend with foliage to avoid predators.

サイズと詳細

翼開長
8-14 mm
サイズ
5-9 mm
寿命
40-70 日
飛行速度
15 km/h
脚の数
6

食性と食事

These bees feast on flower nectar for energy and gather pollen to feed their growing babies.

主な食物

  • Nectar
  • Pollen
  • Sunflower
  • Aster
  • Goldenrod

採餌方法

  • Foraging

生態系とのつながり

pollinates

Black-eyed Susan

Rudbeckia hirta

Transfers pollen between flowers

pollinates

Canada Goldenrod

Solidago canadensis

Helps plant reproduce by carrying pollen

pollinates

Wild Bergamot

Monarda fistulosa

Crucial for this flower's reproduction

eaten by

Eastern Phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

A common bird that preys on flying insects

eaten by

Crab Spider

Misumena vatia

Ambush predator on flowers, preys on bees

特徴

別名

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安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

Be gentle and quiet around bees; they are helpful and usually won't sting unless scared.

よくある質問

Augochloropsis metallicaの翼開長は何ですか?

8-14 mm

Augochloropsis metallicaのサイズは何ですか?

5-9 mm

Augochloropsis metallicaの寿命は何ですか?

40-70 日

Augochloropsis metallicaの飛行速度は何ですか?

15 km/h

Augochloropsis metallicaは何を食べますか?

These bees feast on flower nectar for energy and gather pollen to feed their growing babies.

Augochloropsis metallicaは通常どこに生息していますか?

Urban areas

Augochloropsis metallicaはどのように狩りをしますか?

Foraging

Augochloropsis metallicaの脚の数は何ですか?

6

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