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Melitta nigricans

Melitta nigricans

Alfken, 1905

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Melitta nigricans

Melitta nigricans

Alfken, 1905

Foraging specialisation

oligolectic

Lythraceae (Lythrum)

Pollen available

Yes

Flight period

VII-VIII

Body length male (mm)

10-12

Lifestyle

Nesting underground. Self-dug nests.

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female

male

Geographical distribution

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Species

Melitta nigricans

Foraging specialisation

oligolectic

Lythraceae (Lythrum)

Pollen available

Yes

Flight period

VII-VIII

Body length female (mm)

10-12

Body length male (mm)

10-12

Lifestyle

Nesting underground. Self-dug nests.

Need more details on the specific informations ?

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