Anthophora edwardsii, or Edwards' anthophora, is a species of anthophorine bee in the family Apidae. It is found in western North America. Adults reach 12–18 millimetres (0.47–0.71 in) in length and are black with the thorax covered in gray hairs. Males have a yellow or white facial patch. It often visits manzanita flowers.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Anthophora edwardsii 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 pacifica
- Habropoda miserabilis
- Anthophora ursina
- Habropoda depressa
- Anthophora dispar
- Anthophora porterae
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera
- Family
- Apidae
- Genus
- Anthophora
- Species
- Anthophora edwardsii
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