Bug FAQShining Oil-digger Bee
Centris nitida · Order: Hymenoptera · Family: Apidae
Also called: Oil-collecting Bee
No source yet on danger. We have no source yet on whether it bites, stings or damages anything.
The shining oil-digger bee is native to Central America. It has also been introduced to the state of Florida in the United States.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it comes from
It occurs naturally in Central America. It has been introduced to Florida, USA.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 3 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Florida, Texas, Arizona.
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Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
Source: GBIF
Months it is reported in the US
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Source: GBIF
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Same family (Apidae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centris_nitida
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