Colletes
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colletes-269-1161501
title:
Colletes
text:
The genus Colletes is a large group of ground-nesting bees of the family Colletidae. They occur primarily in the Northern Hemisphere. 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, earning them the nickname polyester bees. As of 2012 there were about 469 described species, and an estimated total around 700. They occur throughout the world
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encyclopedia
description:
Genus of bees
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colletes
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date modified:
2024-03-14T21:41:36Z
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13
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15