Macrotera portalis
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macrotera-portalis-289-9566077
title:
Macrotera portalis
text:
Macrotera portalis is a species of communal, ground nesting, partially bivoltine bees found in arid grasslands and desert regions of North America. An oligolectic bee, M. portalis gathers pollen only from plants in the genus Sphaeralcea and has patterns of seasonal emergence to survive the harsh conditions of the desert, with emergence delayed until monsoon rains arrive.
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Species of bee
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macrotera_portalis
date created:
date modified:
2023-04-27T18:15:27Z
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image:
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13
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