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Macropis europaea

Macropis europaea

Warncke, 1973

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female

male

Geographical distribution

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Specie

Macropis europaea

Foraging specialisation

oligolectic

Primulaceae (Lysimachia)

Pollen available

Yes

Flight period

VII-IX

Body length female (mm)

8-9

Body length male (mm)

8-9

Lifestyle

Nesting underground. Nests are built on raised banks, slopes and roads near rivers and other water sources. Nests are dug into the ground and waterproofed with oils collected from Lysimachia plants.

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