Anthophora

As fur bees the bees the two genera Anthophora and Amegilla are often referred to. These are solitary bees living who raise their offspring without a state. Through her thick hair and its compact appearance, they often remember to bumblebees. Most species of this genus lay their brood cells in the soil, but some also in rotten wood.

The most common type in Germany is in the cliffs brooding Common fur bee ( Anthophora plumipes ). However, there are twelve other species, such as the Antophora fulvitarsis and Antophora furcata. Another type is the wall - fur bee ( Antophora parietina )