探検昆虫

Masked Bees

Hylaeus

Masked bees are small, fuzzy insects that help flowers grow by spreading pollen. They are often seen buzzing around gardens and parks, making them important for nature!

生息地: Urban areas

外見

The Masked Bees has a small, slender body that is mostly black and nearly hairless, making it look more like a tiny wasp than a typical fuzzy bee. Its most distinctive feature is the striking yellow or white 'mask-like' markings on its face.

AnimaliaArthropodaInsectaHymenopteraColletidaeHylaeus
Masked Bees
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Masked Bees

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

Many masked bees don't sting, so you can watch them without worry!

Masked bees are sometimes called "yellow-faced bees" because of their cool facial patterns!

They swallow pollen like a drink, instead of carrying it on their legs!

Unlike honeybees, masked bees live all by themselves, without a queen or hive!

特殊能力

能力

Ingenious Pollen Carrier

Masked Bees can swallow pollen into their crop because they lack specialized hairs, which helps them transport it efficiently to their nests.

能力

Stealthy Nest Builder

Masked Bees can create nests in hollow stems or small cavities because they are solitary, which helps them protect their young.

能力

Unique Facial Patterns

Masked Bees has unique pale facial patterns that helps them be distinguished by scientists and sometimes even other bees.

能力

Flexible Feeder

Masked Bees can visit a wide variety of flowers because of their small size, which helps them find food in diverse habitats.

サイズと詳細

翼開長
6-16 mm
サイズ
3-8 mm
寿命
20-45 日
脚の数
6

食性と食事

These tiny bees drink flower nectar and eat pollen to get their energy and nutrients.

主な食物

  • Flower nectar
  • Flower pollen
  • Sweet plant juices

採餌方法

  • Foraging

生態系とのつながり

pollinates

Canada Goldenrod

Solidago canadensis

collects nectar and pollen from blooms.

pollinates

Fireweed

Epilobium angustifolium

visits flowers for nectar and pollen.

eaten by

Flower Crab Spider

Misumena vatia

hides in flowers to ambush them.

特徴

別名

まだ別名はありません。

コレクション

安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

Masked bees are friendly and won't sting unless they feel scared. Just watch them from a distance!

よくある質問

Masked Beesの翼開長は何ですか?

6-16 mm

Masked Beesのサイズは何ですか?

3-8 mm

Masked Beesの寿命は何ですか?

20-45 日

Masked Beesは何を食べますか?

These tiny bees drink flower nectar and eat pollen to get their energy and nutrients.

Masked Beesは通常どこに生息していますか?

Urban areas

Masked Beesはどのように狩りをしますか?

Foraging

Masked Beesの脚の数は何ですか?

6

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