description Dufourea halictula Overview
Dufourea halictula is a solitary mining bee in the sweat-bee family Halictidae. It has a patchy distribution across continental Europe, where it is associated with sandy heath and other open, sandy habitats, and it has also been recorded in Britain. Its pollen foraging is specialized around plants such as sheep's-bit and bellflowers, although the exact floral records vary by region. The species is relevant to field studies of specialist pollinators and threatened grassland insects.
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What is Dufourea halictula?
Dufourea halictula is a solitary mining bee in the sweat-bee family Halictidae. It has a patchy distribution across continental Europe and has also been recorded in Britain.
What habitat does Dufourea halictula prefer?
The species is associated with sandy heath and other open, sandy habitats. These areas provide suitable ground for nesting and access to flowering plants.
Where has Dufourea halictula been recorded?
It occurs in parts of continental Europe and has also been recorded in Britain. Its distribution is described as patchy rather than continuous.
What does Dufourea halictula eat?
Its pollen foraging is specialized, meaning it gathers pollen from a limited range of suitable plants rather than using every flower equally. This specialization links the bee's survival to the availability of particular plants in sandy habitats.
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