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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animals
  3. insects
  4. bees
  5. solitary bees
  6. digger bees
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. animals
  3. insects
  4. bees
  5. solitary bees
  6. digger bees

Preferred term

digger bees

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Digger bees are robust, fast-flying, ground nesting bees. Their body is about half-inch long and densely covered over by short brownish hairs. These bees are docile and do not sting unless in danger.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Synonyms

  • burrowing bees
  • ground bees
  • ground-nesting bees

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/77952

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