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Watch Australian bluebanded bee which pollinates by 'headbanging'

The blue-banded bee is a species of solitary bee that belongs to two subgenera that are indigenous to Australia, Notomegilla and Zonamegilla. Although there are approximately 252 species of blue-banded bees in the genus Amegilla, only a few actually possess blue bands on their abdomens.They are primarily those species belonging to the Notomegilla and Zonamegilla subgenera.

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Amegilla cingulata is a species of blue-banded bee native to Australia. Currently, several scientific organizations are conducting research on how A. cingulata benefits agriculture through its distinctive "buzz pollination". Taxonomy A. cingulata was first described by Danish entomologist Johan Christian Fabricius in 1775. [1]

Blue banded bee Native species some Aussies have never heard of

Blue banded bees (Amegilla cingulata) Blue banded bees ( Amegilla cingulata) The pretty little blue banded bee uses a special pollination method that is unique. In some flowers, the pollen is trapped deep inside the flower in a tiny capsule.

Bluebanded Bees Land for Wildlife

According to an article in ABC Science (Australia), the blue-banded bee dislodges the pollen by banging her head onto the anthers of the flower 350 times per second—a speed that's beyond my comprehension. Compare that to the bumble bee, queen of buzz pollination here in the states.

Australian Blue Banded Bee Bee, Insect photography, Beautiful bugs

Native Australian pollinators Blue Banded Bees are amongst our most distinctive and best-loved native bees found in most regions of the continent - 14 Australian Amegilla species. Solitary females typically excavate nest tunnels in soil to rear multiple generations per year. Males often form collective night-roosts attached to plant stems.

This incredible blue bee is sure to cheer up your day

This blue-banded bee spotted in Sydney, is a common urban garden visitor. (ABC Open contributor glanzpunkt). Watch part one of Catalyst's The Great Australian Bee Challenge on iview.

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Blue banded bees are debatably the most beautiful of Australia's bees - and yes, they are native to Australia! They are about 11 mm long, with a furry red-brown thorax and striking bands of metallic blue across their black abdomens; a stark contrast to the usual colourings of their relatives.

Blue Banded Bee and Crane Fly up close Pollinator Link

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Bluebanded Bees Land for Wildlife

There are eleven species of described blue-banded bees in Australia ranging in size from 8-14 mm. They are also known as long-tongued bees or buzz pollinators. Blue-banded bees are solitary and are found in all states of Australia except Tasmania. They have a sting but are not aggressive.

Bluebanded bee, a native beauty Australian Geographic

In Australia, the blue banded bees and the stingless bees show potential as specialist pollinators. Very few of Australia's 2,000 native bee species have been investigated so far for their potential contribution to Australian agriculture. More research into the use of Australian native bees in agriculture is urgently needed.

Australian Blue Banded Bee / 500px Bee, Band, Blue

Blue Banded Bees are amongst our most beautiful Australian native bees. They are about 11 mm long and have bands of metallic blue fur across their black abdomens. Blue Banded Bees are solitary bees. This means that each female bee mates and then builds a solitary nest by herself.

Blue Banded Bee from Australia What's That Bug?

Australian native bees are a group of bees that play a crucial role in the pollination of native plants. There are over 1,700 species of native bees in Australia, [1] ranging from small solitary bees to the social stingless bees.

CreatureFeature Amegilla cingulata (BlueBanded Bee) NACC Northern Agricultural

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Green and Gold Nomia Bee Lipotriches (Austronomia) australica. One of the first native bees that I ever photographed this green and gold nomia bee is one of those that really kicked off my passion for our native pollinators. Photo Credit: James Dorey. 1/15. Home Topics Wildlife A photographic guide to Australia's bees.

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