Anthophora abrupta

Say, 1837

Abrupt Digger Bee

Anthophora abrupta is a solitary digger bee in the Apidae, native to North America. It is known for nesting gregariously, where females are attracted to existing nest sites through visual cues and . The has been observed using root plates in forested as nesting substrates. Females mate once, while males are capable of multiple matings.

Anthophora abrupta female by USGS Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Laboratory. Used under a Public domain license.Anthophora abrupta female face by USGS Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Laboratory. Used under a Public domain license.Anthophora abrupta by Scott Bauer. Used under a Public domain license.

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How to pronounce Anthophora abrupta: /ænˈθɒfərə əbˈrʌptə/

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Habitat

Forested ; specifically documented nesting in root plates.

Distribution

North America.

Behavior

Nests gregariously—when one female initiates nest construction, others are attracted by her movements and . Females mate once; males mate multiple times.

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