Diadasia ochracea, commonly known as the ochraceous chimney bee, is a species of solitary bee in the family Apinae, tribe Emphorini. It is native to North America and middle American, including the southwestern United States, Mexico, and Manitoba, Canada. The species is primarily oligolectic, specializing in pollen collection from plants in the mallow family (Malvaceae), particularly Sphaeralcea species.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Ochraceous Chimney 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
- Diadasia
- Species
- Diadasia ochracea
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