Velvet Bee

Discovery LocationAmazonian Rainforest Understory

Lead ResearcherDr. Imani Silva

Field Report Summary

Pending research classification.

A large, solitary bee covered in velvety fuzz. Unlike honeybees, Velvet Bees nest in the ground and are crucial pollinators for native wildflowers.

Alpine meadows and grasslands with abundant wildflowers.

Primarily feeds on nectar and pollen, exhibiting a preference for orchids with high flavonoid content.

Evolved from a symbiotic relationship between velvet ants and honeybees, resulting in a hybrid with enhanced camouflage and potent venom.

Displays crepuscular activity, foraging during twilight hours to avoid diurnal predators.