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Colletes daviesanus

Colletes daviesanus

Smith, 1846

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female

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Geographical distribution

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Specie

Colletes daviesanus

Foraging specialisation

oligolectic

Asteraceae

Pollen available

Yes

Flight period

VI-IX

Body length female (mm)

8-10

Body length male (mm)

7-9,5

Lifestyle

Nesting underground. Self-dug nests in mostly non-compacted, sandy soil. Preference for south-facing slopes and steep faces, as well as sandstone or soft mortar walls. Nesting aggregations are common.

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