Spotted Dark-bee

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (6 countries).

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Class

Insecta (Insects)

Order

Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps)

Family

Megachilidae

Genus

Stelis

Species

Stelis ornatula (Spotted Dark-bee)

Similar Species in Stelis

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Banded Dark-bee

Stelis punctulatissima

Near Threatened

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Plain Dark-bee

Stelis phaeoptera

Extinct

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Small Dark-bee

Stelis breviuscula

Least Concern

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Sunken Pleurothallis

Stelis immersa

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Spotted Dark-bee?

The scientific name of Spotted Dark-bee is Stelis ornatula. It belongs to the genus Stelis.

What is the conservation status of Spotted Dark-bee?

Spotted Dark-bee (Stelis ornatula) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Spotted Dark-bee live?

Spotted Dark-bee is found in Found across Europe (6 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.

What family does Spotted Dark-bee belong to?

Spotted Dark-bee (Stelis ornatula) belongs to the genus Stelis, which is part of the taxonomic family Megachilidae.

Is Spotted Dark-bee endangered?

No, Spotted Dark-bee (Stelis ornatula) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Spotted Dark-bee belong to?

Spotted Dark-bee (Stelis ornatula) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Spotted Dark-bee?

The closest relatives of Spotted Dark-bee in the genus Stelis include Banded Dark-bee, Plain Dark-bee, Small Dark-bee, Sunken Pleurothallis.