Genus Anthidium (Noun)
Meaning
Potter bees.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Potter bees of the genus Anthidium are often referred to as mason bees due to their behavior of constructing their nests out of mud and other materials.
- Some species of the genus Anthidium can be recognized by the yellow and black coloration that adorns their bodies.
- Anthidium genus members tend to vary greatly in their distribution and diversity, often relying on flowers as sources of pollen.
- One way to distinguish a potter bee of the genus Anthidium from other species of bees is to look at its round and fuzzy abdomen.
- Anthidium, the genus for these particular bees, holds significant interest among bee researchers and scientists who seek to better understand these beneficial pollinators.