Perdita bicuspidariae

Timberlake, 1962

Perdita bicuspidariae is a small solitary in the Andrenidae, described by Timberlake in 1962. It belongs to the large Perdita, which comprises over 800 of mining bees in North America. The species is found in Central America and North America. As with other members of its genus, it is presumed to be a ground-nesting solitary bee, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.

Perdita bicuspidariae by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Perdita bicuspidariae by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Perdita bicuspidariae by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

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How to pronounce Perdita bicuspidariae: /pɛrˈdɪtə baɪˌkʌspɪˈdɛri.aɪ/

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Central America and North America.

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