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Melitta tricincta

Melitta tricincta

Kirby, 1802

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Melitta tricincta

Melitta tricincta

Kirby, 1802

Foraging specialisation

oligolectic

Odontites (Orobanchaceae)

Pollen available

Yes

Flight period

VIII-IX

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 tricincta

Foraging specialisation

oligolectic

Odontites (Orobanchaceae)

Pollen available

Yes

Flight period

VIII-IX

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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