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Nomia strigata (Fabricius,1793)
| Family Name: | Halictidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Ant, Bee, Wasp and Related Species) |
| Common Name: | Pearly-banded Bee; Striped Nomia |
Name
Description
| Size | 9mm |
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| Description | Eyes black. Thorax dark, with yellow hairs on the rear margin. Abdomen black with smooth, opalescent bands; band colour may vary from yellow-green to bright blue. |
Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | One of the most common solitary bees in Singapore. Nests are constructed underground. Females have the ability to sonicate and access pollen from buzz-pollinated plants. Visits flowers of both native plants (e.g. Melastoma malabathricum, Ardisia elliptica) and cultivated edible plants (e.g. brinjal, chilli, tomato). |
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| Associated Flora | Melastoma malabathricum, Ardisia elliptica |
| Habitats | Forest, Mangroves, Parks & Gardens |
| Distribution | In Singapore: HortPark, Singapore Botanic Gardens, Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Dairy Farm Nature Park. Distributed from India to Southeast Asia |
| Nature Reserves | Bukit Timah Nature Reserve |
| Parks & Gardens | Dairy Farm Nature Park, HortPark, Singapore Botanic Gardens |
Status
| Species Status | Native |
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| Conservation Status | Common |