Calliopsis zonalis
Cresson, 1879
Calliopsis zonalis is a of mining bee in the Andrenidae, described by Cresson in 1879. It is native to North America and belongs to a of small, ground-nesting bees. Two are recognized: C. z. zonalis and C. z. sierrae. The species is poorly documented in published literature, with limited observational records available.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Calliopsis zonalis: /kæliˈɒpsɪs zoʊˈneɪlɪs/
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Distribution
North America. Specific range details beyond continental distribution are not documented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Calliopsis zebrataCongeneric in the same , also a North American mining bee with ground-nesting habits. C. zebrata males are noted for their relatively large size compared to other Calliopsis species and their persistent hovering over nesting sites.
- Other Calliopsis speciesMembers of this are generally small, ground-nesting mining bees with limited published -level documentation, making field identification difficult without expert examination.