description Ceratina cyanea Overview
Ceratina cyanea is a species of small carpenter bee belonging to the family Apidae. Described by Kirby in 1802, the insect is characterized by its metallic blue or green coloration. It is widely distributed across Europe and parts of North Africa. Females excavate nests in the pith of dead plant stems, where they provision their larvae with pollen.
It is of interest to entomologists studying solitary bee nesting behaviors.
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What color is a Ceratina cyanea bee?
The Ceratina cyanea is distinctively known for its metallic blue coloring. This small carpenter bee is a striking insect distributed across much of Europe and parts of North Africa.
Who first described the Ceratina cyanea bee?
The bee was described by the zoologist William Kirby in 1802. It has since been recognized as a widespread small carpenter bee found across Europe.
Where does the Ceratina cyanea bee live?
This metallic blue small carpenter bee is distributed across much of Europe and parts of North Africa. It thrives in temperate climates where it can nest in plant stems.
Where does the Ceratina cyanea build its nest?
As a "small carpenter bee," it excavates nests in the pith of dead plant stems or twigs. This behavior distinguishes it from ground-nesting bees found throughout Europe and North Africa.
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