Dianthidium curvatum

(Smith, 1854)

Curved Pebble Bee

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Dianthidium curvatum is a of solitary in the Megachilidae, commonly known as the Curved Pebble Bee. It is native to North America and belongs to a of bees that construct nests using resin and pebbles. Like other members of the genus Dianthidium, it is a cavity-nesting bee that provisions its nests with pollen and nectar. The species has been documented in bee block observations, indicating its use of artificial nesting substrates.

Dianthidium curvatum by (c) USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab, some rights reserved (CC BY). Used under a CC-BY license.Dianthidium curvatum curvatum imported from iNaturalist photo 300993197 on 10 August 2024 by no rights reserved. Used under a CC0 license.Dianthidium curvatum, m, GA, baker, face 2015-01-08-09.40.49 ZS PMax (23164174461) by USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab from Beltsville, Maryland, USA. Used under a Public domain license.

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How to pronounce Dianthidium curvatum: //daɪˈænθɪdiəm kɜːrˈveɪtəm//

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Distribution

North America. Specific range details beyond continental distribution are not documented in available sources.

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