Anthophora quadrimaculata

Scientific profile

Anthophora quadrimaculata is a member of the family Apidae and the genus Anthophora. It is a univoltine species, producing one generation per year, and is polylectic, obtaining pollen from a wide variety of flowers. Adult females possess an inter-tegular distance of 3.26 mm, indicating moderate body size, and a notably long tongue of 6.62 mm, which suits them for visiting flowers with deep corollas. The flight period extends from May to July. In Great Britain, the species is recorded on the United Kingdom Species Inventory with an indeterminate presence status, meaning its occurrence is not fully confirmed.