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The bee genus ''Anthophora'' is one of the largest in the family Apidae, with over 450 species worldwide in 14 different subgenera. They are most abundant and diverse in the Holarctic and African biogeographic regions. All species are solitary, though many nest in large aggregations. Nearly all species make nests in the soil, either in banks or in flat ground; the larvae develop in cells with waterproof linings and do not spin cocoons. Males commonly have pale white or yellow facial markings, and/or peculiarly modified leg armature and hairs. ''Anthophora'' individuals can be distinguished from the very similar genus ''Amegilla'' by the possession of an arolium between the tarsal claws. Species include: *''Anthophora curta'' *''Anthophora dispar'' *''Anthophora edwardsii'' *''Anthophora urbana'' *''Anthophora furcata'' *''Anthophora plumipes'' ==References== *C. D. Michener (2000) ''The Bees of the World'', Johns Hopkins University Press. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Anthophora」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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