Perdita coreopsidis

Cockerell, 1906

Coreopsis Fairy Bee, tickseed perdita

Perdita coreopsidis is a small solitary mining bee in the Andrenidae, commonly known as the Coreopsis Fairy or tickseed perdita. The was described by Cockerell in 1906 and belongs to the large Perdita, which contains hundreds of North American species. Four are recognized, indicating geographic variation across its range. The specific epithet "coreopsidis" suggests a likely association with Coreopsis (tickseed) plants, though this relationship requires confirmation.

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

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Perdita coreopsidis: //pəˈdɪtə koʊriˈɒpsɪˌdɪs//

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Distribution

Recorded from Central America and North America. Four have described distributions: P. c. coreopsidis (nominate), P. c. collaris Cockerell, 1916, P. c. kansensis Timberlake, 1953, and P. c. obscurior Timberlake, 1953, suggesting regional differentiation across the range.

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