Occidental Digger Bee

Anthophora occidentalis native bee

A fast-flying, soil-nesting solitary digger bee. Foraging: a broad generalist (polylectic).

3 documented plant relationships.

sips nectar at

Showy MilkweedAsclepias speciosawildflower · June–AugustWild BergamotMonarda fistulosawildflower · July–August

gathers pollen at

FireweedChamaenerion angustifoliumwildflower · July-August