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Box-headed Blood Bee

Sphecodes monilicornis

Least Concern

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The Box-headed blood bee (Sphecodes monilicornis) is a species in the genus Sphecodes. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Class

Insecta (Insects)

Order

Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps)

Species

Sphecodes monilicornis (Box-headed Blood Bee)

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Bare-saddled Blood Bee

Dark-winged Blood Bee

Sphecodes gibbus

Near Threatened

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Dull-heades Blood Bee

Sphecodes ferruginatus

Least Concern

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False Margined Blood Bee

Sphecodes miniatus

Critically Endangered

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Furry-bellied Blood Bee

Sphecodes geoffrellus

Least Concern

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Little Sickle-jawed Blood Bee

Sphecodes longulus

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Box-headed Blood Bee?

The scientific name of Box-headed Blood Bee is Sphecodes monilicornis. It belongs to the genus Sphecodes.

What is the conservation status of Box-headed Blood Bee?

Box-headed Blood Bee (Sphecodes monilicornis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Box-headed Blood Bee live?

Box-headed Blood Bee is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Box-headed Blood Bee belong to?

Box-headed Blood Bee (Sphecodes monilicornis) belongs to the genus Sphecodes, which is part of the taxonomic family Halictidae.

Is Box-headed Blood Bee endangered?

No, Box-headed Blood Bee (Sphecodes monilicornis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Box-headed Blood Bee belong to?

Box-headed Blood Bee (Sphecodes monilicornis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Box-headed Blood Bee?

The closest relatives of Box-headed Blood Bee in the genus Sphecodes include Bare-saddled Blood Bee, Dark Blood Bee, Dark-winged Blood Bee, Dull-heades Blood Bee, False Margined Blood Bee.