Amegilla bombiformis is an Australian native bee in the family Apidae. It is one of several hairy bee species generally referred to as teddy bear bees due to their fuzzy appearance.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Teddy Bear 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
- Amegilla
- Species
- Amegilla bombiformis
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