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Hylaeus variegatus

Hylaeus variegatus

(Fabricius, 1798)

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female

Geographical distribution

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Specie

Hylaeus variegatus

Foraging specialisation

polylectic

Apiaceae, Asteraceae, Campanulaceae, ONot Applicablegraceae and Rosaceae

Pollen available

Not Applicable

Flight period

VI-IX

Body length female (mm)

5,5-7,5

Body length male (mm)

5,5-7,5

Lifestyle

Nesting underground. The nests are built in existing cavities in the ground excavated by sweat bees (Halictus and Lasioglossum), as well as by other arthropods.

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