description Colletes daviesanus Overview
Colletes daviesanus is a solitary bee in the plasterer bee family, Colletidae, found across much of Europe. Females excavate nest burrows in firm soil, clay banks, soft masonry, or mortar and line the brood cells with a waterproof, cellophane-like secretion characteristic of the genus Colletes. Adults commonly visit composite flowers, including daisies and tansy, to collect pollen and nectar, and many females may nest close together without forming a social colony.
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What kind of bee is Colletes daviesanus?
Colletes daviesanus is a solitary bee in the family Colletidae, commonly grouped with plasterer bees. It is found across much of Europe rather than living in a permanent social colony.
Where does Colletes daviesanus build its nest?
Females excavate burrows in firm soil, clay banks, soft masonry, or old mortar. This means walls and other built structures can provide nesting sites when suitable natural ground is available.
Why is Colletes daviesanus called a plasterer bee?
The female lines each brood cell with a waterproof, cellophane-like secretion. The lining helps protect the developing larva and its food supply from moisture.
Does Colletes daviesanus live in a hive?
No. It is a solitary bee, so each female builds and provisions her own nest rather than sharing a hive with workers and a queen.
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