description Tetralonia malvae Overview
Tetralonia malvae is a solitary species of long-horned bee belonging to the family Apidae. It exhibits oligolectic behavior, meaning it forages for pollen exclusively on a specific group of plants, in this case, mallow plants. Found primarily in Europe, this bee plays a specialized role in local ecosystems by relying heavily on the availability of its preferred floral resources.
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What does Tetralonia malvae eat?
Tetralonia malvae is oligolectic, meaning it collects pollen from a narrow plant group rather than many unrelated flowers. Its main pollen source is mallow plants.
Is Tetralonia malvae a social bee?
No. It is a solitary long-horned bee in the family Apidae. Each female makes and provisions her own nest rather than relying on worker bees.
Where is Tetralonia malvae found?
The species is found primarily in Europe. Its distribution is closely linked to places where suitable mallow plants grow.
Why are mallow plants important to Tetralonia malvae?
Mallow plants provide the pollen that females collect for their developing offspring. Because the bee is specialized for this plant group, loss of mallow-rich habitat can reduce its nesting success.
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