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Panurgus dentipes

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Panurgus dentipes is a species of solitary mining bee in the family Andrenidae. It excavates nests in soil, and like other Panurgus bees it is associated with yellow-flowered members of the daisy family, Asteraceae, as a pollen source; ecological studies classify it as oligolectic, meaning its pollen foraging is restricted to a limited plant group. The species is recorded in European bee communities and is relevant to studies of specialist pollination.

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What is Panurgus dentipes?

Panurgus dentipes is a solitary mining bee in the family Andrenidae. It excavates nests in soil and lives independently rather than in a worker-based colony.

What flowers does Panurgus dentipes use?

Like other Panurgus bees, it is associated with yellow-flowered members of the daisy family, Asteraceae. Its pollen collecting is described as oligolectic, meaning it specializes on a limited group of plants.

Where does Panurgus dentipes nest?

Panurgus dentipes digs nests in soil. Open ground near suitable yellow-flowered Asteraceae can provide both nesting space and pollen resources.

Is Panurgus dentipes a social bee?

No, it is a solitary mining bee, so females make and provision their own nests. Its specialized pollen use separates it ecologically from generalist bees that collect from many plant families.

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