Tag: Ptilothrix bombiformis

• Hibiscus turret bee (Ptilothrix bombiformis)

  Apidae > Ptilothrix > Ptilothrix bombiformis Hibiscus turret bees (Ptilothrix bombiformis) does a great job mimicking bumble bees in appearance, but it couldn’t be more different when it comes to nesting. This solitary bee digs thrives in compacted soils near wetlands such as levees, walking paths, and parking lots. Remarkably, females skate on top of…

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  January 10, 2023

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