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They tend to be solitary, but sometimes nest close together in aggregations. Species in the genus build cells in underground nests that are lined with a cellophane-like plastic secretion, a true polyester, [2] earning them the nickname polyester bees. [3] As of 2012 there were about 469 described species, and an estimated total around 700. [4]
Blueberry cellophane bee (Colletes validus) female excavates a nest near host blueberry plants in Falmouth, MA. Nests descend from 17 to 60 cm (6.7 to 23.6 in) and measure ≈8 mm (0.31 in) in diameter. [4] Tunnel walls are not compacted since C. validus lacks a pygidial plate normally used for tamping down soil (a trait shared by all Colletes ...
The Colletidae are a family of bees, and are often referred to collectively as plasterer bees or polyester bees, due to the method of smoothing the walls of their nest cells with secretions applied with their mouthparts; these secretions dry into a cellophane-like lining. [1]
Print/export Download as PDF; Printable version; ... Colletes latitarsis, the broad-footed cellophane bee, is a species of cellophane or plasterer, masked, ...
Colletes inaequalis is a common species of plasterer bee (family Colletidae), native to North America. Like other species in the genus, it builds cells in underground nests that are lined with a polyester secretion, earning the genus the nickname of polyester bees. C. inaequalis is a pollinator of red maple trees, willow trees, and apple trees. [1]
Colletes simulans is a species in the family Colletidae ("cellophane or plasterer, masked, and fork-tongued bees"), in the order Hymenoptera ("ants, bees, wasps and sawflies"). [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The species is known generally as the spine-shouldered cellophane bee . [ 3 ]
Census data shows that the number of bee colony operations rose much faster than honey production—and is up 160% since 2007. Pollination—not honey—is why the U.S. needs more bees.
Colletes thoracicus, the rufous-chested cellophane bee, is a species of cellophane or plasterer, masked, or fork-tongued bee in the family Colletidae. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] It is found in North America. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ]