description Colletes fodiens Overview
Colletes fodiens is a species of plasterer bee found across the Palearctic region, first described by Fourcroy in 1785. Often inhabiting sandy environments, this solitary bee is distinguished by its habit of excavating ground nests and lining them with a clear, waterproof, cellophane-like secretion. This unique lining protects their offspring from moisture and microbial infections. They are important pollinators for various wildflowers and are frequently observed by entomologists in sandy coastal and heathland habitats.
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What type of insect is Colletes fodiens?
Colletes fodiens is a species of solitary plasterer bee native to the Palearctic region. It was officially described by the French zoologist Fourcroy in 1785.
How does the Colletes fodiens bee build its nest?
This ground-nesting bee is notable for lining its subterranean burrows with a clear, waterproof, cellophane-like secretion. Because of this unique biological trait, the genus is commonly referred to as plasterer or cellophane bees.
Where does the Colletes fodiens bee live?
This solitary bee is widely distributed across the Palearctic realm, which includes large parts of Europe and Asia. It strongly prefers sandy soils, such as coastal dunes and heathlands, where it can easily dig its nesting tunnels.
What do Colletes fodiens bees pollinate?
Colletes fodiens are generalist foragers but are frequently observed pollinating plants in the Asteraceae family, such as ragwort and thistles. They play an essential role in maintaining the local flora of their sandy habitats.
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