Plasterer Bee
- Pronunciation
- /PLAS-ter-er BEE/
- Category
- Behavior
- Singular
- Plasterer Bee
- Plural
- Plasterer Bees
Definition
A type of bee known for its habit of building nests with a distinctive plaster-like material.
Etymology
From the practice of plastering, referring to their nest-building behavior, rather than from Latin.
Example
Plasterer bees create their nests in cavities using a mixture of saliva, earth, and other materials.
Related Terms
- Nesting
- Bee Architecture
- Mud Dauber