Bug FAQAmegilla cingulata
Amegilla cingulata · Order: Hymenoptera · Family: Apidae
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These blue-banded bees are 10 to 12 mm long and have pale opalescent blue stripes on the abdomen, a look they share with several other Amegilla species. They nest solitarily in burrows in dry river banks, old clay walls, mortar between bricks or soft sandstone, often close to other members of their species.
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How to recognize it
They are strikingly patterned with pale blue stripes on the abdomen, a feature that looks similar to other Amegilla bees.
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Size
Adults grow to about 10 to 12 mm in length.
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Does it bite or sting?
They can sting, but they are not as aggressive as many other bees.
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Where it lives
They are found in urban areas, woodlands, forests and heathlands. Nesting sites include dried river banks, old clay structures, mortar joints and soft sandstone.
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What it eats
They mainly collect nectar from blue flowers such as Lambertia formosa and Grevillea buxifolia, and also visit introduced plants like Abelia grandiflora and lavender. They also feed on white flowers of Salvia coccinea, tomato, eggplant, Leea indica and some Verbenaceae.
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Life cycle
Each female builds a solitary nest, often near other conspecifics.
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Where it comes from
Amegilla cingulata is native to Australia.
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Questions people ask
Can Amegilla cingulata sting?
Yes, they can sting, though they are less aggressive than many other bees and the sting is mild.
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How can I tell male and female Amegilla cingulata apart?
Males have five full bands on the abdomen, while females have four.
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Same family (Apidae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amegilla_cingulata
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