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