description Anthidium oblongatum Overview
Anthidium oblongatum, commonly called the oblong woolcarder bee, is a solitary bee in the family Megachilidae. It is native to Europe and parts of Asia and was recorded as introduced to the eastern United States in 1995, with later records across several regions of North America. The species favors warm, dry habitats and builds nests in cavities such as cracks in rocks, walls, soil, and other sheltered spaces, lining brood cells with plant fibers.
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What is Anthidium oblongatum commonly called?
Anthidium oblongatum is commonly called the oblong woolcarder bee. It is a solitary bee in the family Megachilidae, so females generally provision their own nests rather than living in a large colony.
Where is Anthidium oblongatum native?
The species is native to Europe and parts of Asia. It was recorded as introduced in the eastern United States in 1995 and has since been reported from other parts of North America.
How does Anthidium oblongatum build its nest?
Like other woolcarder bees, it uses plant fibers and hairs to line or partition nest spaces. The female collects those fibers and prepares individual brood cells with pollen and nectar.
Is Anthidium oblongatum a honey bee?
No. It is a solitary megachilid bee, not a colony-forming honey bee in the genus Apis. Individual females raise their own offspring, and the species does not produce honey for human harvest.
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