Photo: S. Rae / CC BY 2.0
Halictus rubicundus
Orange-legged Furrow Bee
A medium-sized halictid bee characterised by reddish-brown abdominal hair bands and a metallic green head and thorax. It nests solitarily in self-excavated burrows in open soil and is common across Switzerland in meadows and gardens. It is an important pollinator of wildflowers in meadows and gardens during early summer, foraging on a wide range of plant species. Swiss Red List: Least Concern (LC).
Species Facts
- Size
- 9–11 mm
- Flight Period
- April to September
- Nesting
- Ground
- Specialization
- Generalist
- Abundance
- Common
- Family
- Halictidae
External Sources
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Data Source & Copyright
| Category | Source / Author | License |
|---|---|---|
| Photo | S. Rae | CC BY 2.0 |
| Taxonomy & Distribution | InfoFauna Switzerland | Public data |
| Global Distribution | GBIF | CC BY 4.0 |
Data Quality
High Quality Last audit: 2026-05-22
Completeness: 100%
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Confidence: 67%
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