carder bee
"Carder bees" are known for their unique behavior of collecting and processing plant fibers to build their nests.
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Definition
B2Entomology
(general)A bee that collects and uses plant fibers to build and line its nest.
Example
- The carder bee meticulously gathered plant fibers to construct its nest.
C1Entomology
(technical)A bee from genera such as Anthidium or Bombus, known for scraping plant fibers to create nesting material.
Example
- The Anthidium manicatum, also known as the wool carder bee, is a well-known example of a carder bee.
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