Anthophora abrupta is a species of anthophorine bee in the family Apidae. It is found in North America. Females only mate once, while males can mate multiple times. This bee nests gregariously - when one female starts building a nest, others are attracted by her movements and pheromones.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Abrupt Digger Bee being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera
- Family
- Apidae
- Genus
- Anthophora
- Species
- Anthophora abrupta
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