Anthophora curta, also known as the short sun-digger bee, is a species of digger bee native to North America. A. curta prefers dry, desert-like habitats.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Short Sun-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 curta
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