Eucerini - Wikipedia The Eucerini (often called longhorn bees or long-horned bees) are the most diverse tribe in the family Apidae, with over 32 genera worldwide that were previously classified as members of the family Anthophoridae All species are solitary, though many nest in large aggregations, and large "sleeping" aggregations of males are found occasionally
Facts About Long Horned Bees (Bee 101) - Grampas Honey Long-Horned Bees have been known to be found as far north as Alaska in North America and as south as Argentina The most common habitat for these bees is grassland or savannahs, which contain more flowering plants for them to feed from
Longhorn Bees - Missouri Department of Conservation Longhorn bees are named for their long antennae, which make these fuzzy, medium-sized bees look rather cute Many have yellow faces Two major genera in this group are Eucera and Melissodes Longhorn bees are in the same family (Apidae) as honeybees, bumblebees, carpenter bees, and others
Long-horned bees - Florida Wildflower Foundation The long-horned bees (Eucerini tribe) are the most diverse group of bees in the Apidae family The antennae of the male long-horned bee (Melissodes communis) (pictured above, top) are longer and more obvious than that of the female (pictured above, bottom)
Apidae: Long-Horned Bees (Melissodes and Eucera) Long-horned bees are common with more than 120 species in North America Males have much longer antennae than females Robust and hairy, they are moderate-sized bees (0 3-0 8 inches long) with conspicuously hairy rear legs
Long-horned Bees | Urban Garden Ecology - Portland State University Long-horned Bees (Anthophoridae: tribe Eucerini: Melissodes, Eucera (often called Tetralonia), Peponapis, Svastra)Peponapis (and the more southwesterly genus Xenoglossa) are specialists on the large-flowered nocturnal blooms of the pumpkin family
Long-Horned Bees - Buzzing About Bees Eucera longicornis, or long-horned bees, are a unique species of solitary bee They belong to the same family (Apidae) as honey bees, bumblebees, carpenter bees, and others with the two major genera Eucera and Melissodes Long-horned bees were once found in vast populations throughout North America and even Southern Britain
Meet Eucera Longicornis: The Long-Horned Bee with a Tale to Tell When it comes to bees, the Long-Horned Bee, scientifically known as Eucera Longicornis, is a standout character With its distinctive long antennae and unique behaviour, this bee is a fascinating subject for both amateur naturalists and seasoned entomologists
Tribe Eucerini - Longhorn Bees - BugGuide. Net Hairy bees, typically with pale hair bands on the metasoma Males typically have very long antennae According to the site linked below, "two distinguishing characteristics are the following: the Eucerini have long paraglossae [lobes at the outer edges of the tip of the lower mouthparts] that reach the base of the labial palpus