Anthophora pacifica is a species of anthophorine bee in the family Apidae. It is found in North America.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Pacific 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.
Easily confused with
- Anthophora edwardsii
- Anthophora ursina
- Habropoda cineraria
- Habropoda miserabilis
- Anthophora dispar
- Anthophora canescens
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera
- Family
- Apidae
- Genus
- Anthophora
- Species
- Anthophora pacifica
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