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Macropis fulvipes

Macropis fulvipes

(Fabricius, 1804)

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female

male

Geographical distribution

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Specie

Macropis fulvipes

Foraging specialisation

oligolectic

Primulaceae (Lysimachia)

Pollen available

No

Flight period

IV-VIII

Body length female (mm)

9-10

Body length male (mm)

9-10

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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