Apidae: Centridini
Centris aenea
Common name
oil-collecting bee
Body size
Known geographic distribution
Traits
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Can it sting? yes |
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Does it form a colony? no |
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Does it produce honey? no |
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Nest site: soil |
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How to manage it close to crops: it is difficult to manage it. The best practices are soil conservation, mainly clay soil, and maintenance of native vegetation around the crops. It is recommended to protect the nest site from plowing, railing and trampling |
