Perdita beata

Cockerell, 1895

Perdita beata is a of mining bee in the Andrenidae, described by Cockerell in 1895. Like other members of the Perdita, it is a solitary . The genus Perdita is one of the most diverse bee genera in North America, with species ranging from tiny to more generalized foragers.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Perdita beata: /pɛrˈdiːtə biˈɑːtə/

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Distribution

Middle America; North America. GBIF records indicate presence in both regions, though specific locality details are not available from the provided sources.

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