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California Digger Bee
Anthophora californicus
Apidae
Anthophora
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Description
Anthophora californica has ivory bands on the tips of each upper abdominal segment, which is otherwise black. These bands are not hair. Female bees also have prominent scopae on their hind legs, and green eyes. The males have prominent spines on their red hind tibiae.
Nectar/
Pollen Plants
Most local Anthophora are generalists.
Habits
California Digger Bees nest underground, but nesting details on Mount Diablo are not known.
Season
February - May; there may be a Fall generation too
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