description Ceratina cucurbitina Overview
Ceratina cucurbitina is a species of small carpenter bee belonging to the family Apidae. Originally described by Rossi in 1792, the insect is native to and widespread across the Mediterranean region. Unlike social bees, it is a solitary species where females individually excavate the pith of dead plant stems to create nesting cavities. These nests are provisioned with pollen and nectar to sustain their developing offspring.
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What kind of bee is Ceratina cucurbitina?
Ceratina cucurbitina is a small carpenter bee in the family Apidae. It is a solitary species, so individual females handle nesting and reproduction rather than living in a large social colony.
Where is Ceratina cucurbitina found?
The species is native to and widespread across the Mediterranean region. Its range is associated with the warm climates and varied habitats found around the Mediterranean basin.
How does a female Ceratina cucurbitina make a nest?
A female individually excavates a nest, rather than relying on a shared hive. Small carpenter bees commonly use plant stems or similar material for nesting, although the exact site can vary.
When was Ceratina cucurbitina described?
Ceratina cucurbitina was originally described by Rossi in 1792. It is therefore a formally named species with a taxonomic history reaching back more than two centuries.
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