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Ochraceous Chimney Bee

Diadasia ochracea

Classification

Class
Insecta
Family
Apidae

Diadasia ochracea, commonly known as the ochraceous chimney bee, is a species of solitary bee in the family Apinae, tribe Emphorini. It is native to North America and middle American, including the southwestern United States, Mexico, and Manitoba, Canada. The species is primarily oligolectic, specializing in pollen collection from plants in the mallow family (Malvaceae), particularly Sphaeralcea species.

Distribution

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