Perdita calochorti

Timberlake, 1956

Perdita calochorti is a of mining in the , described by Timberlake in 1956. The specific epithet 'calochorti' suggests an association with Calochortus, a of flowering plants commonly known as mariposa lilies or cat's ears. Like other members of the genus Perdita, it is a solitary bee to North America. The species is represented by minimal observation records, with only one documented iNaturalist observation.

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

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Perdita calochorti: //pərˈdiːtə kæloʊˈkɔːrtaɪ//

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Distribution

North America. Distribution records are sparse, with GBIF and other sources confirming presence in North America without specific locality details beyond this broad region.

Host Associations

Calochortus - probable pollen/nectar sourceSpecific epithet 'calochorti' strongly suggests association with this , though direct observation records are lacking. Calochortus are in Liliaceae with showy flowers visited by various .

Similar Taxa

Perdita meconisBoth are Perdita with -derived specific epithets indicating associations; P. meconis is well-documented as a specialist on Arctomecon poppies, suggesting P. calochorti may have similar narrow specialization on Calochortus
Other Perdita species Perdita contains over 800 small, often mining ; most are distinguished by subtle morphological features and associations rather than general appearance

More Details

Etymology and nomenclature

The specific epithet 'calochorti' is a Latinized genitive form indicating association with Calochortus. This follows a common pattern in Perdita where are named after their plants. The is catalogued in the UCR Research Museum (UCRC ENT collection), though specific details are not provided in available sources.

Data limitations

This is extremely poorly documented in public sources. Only one iNaturalist observation exists, and no published ecological studies, records, or detailed morphological descriptions were found in the provided sources. Most biological attributes remain unknown.