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Hoplitis anthocopoides

Hoplitis anthocopoides

(Schenck, 1853)

Geographical distribution

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Specie

Hoplitis anthocopoides

Foraging specialisation

oligolectic

BoragiNot Applicableceae (Echium)

Pollen available

No

Flight period

V-VIII

Body length female (mm)

8-10

Body length male (mm)

9-10

Lifestyle

Nesting aboveground. Free-standing stone nests are built in the exposed surface of rocks. Brood cell partitions and terminal plug are made of hard mineral mortar (clay, sand and small pebbles).

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