Anthophora edwardsii
| Anthophora edwardsii | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Apidae |
| Genus: | Anthophora |
| Species: | A. edwardsii |
| Binomial name | |
| Anthophora edwardsii Cresson, 1878 | |
Anthophora edwardsii, or Edwards' anthophora, is a species of anthophorine bee in the family Apidae. It is found in western North America. Adults reach 12–18 millimetres (0.47–0.71 in) in length and are black with the thorax covered in gray hairs. Males have a yellow or white facial patch. It often visits manzanita flowers.