Perdita genalis

Timberlake, 1964

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Perdita genalis genalis

Perdita genalis is a small, solitary mining bee in the Andrenidae, described by Timberlake in 1964. It belongs to the Perdita, which comprises numerous diminutive bees often specialized in their foraging habits. Members of this genus are among the smallest bees in North America. The has been documented in Middle America and North America.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Perdita genalis: /pɛɹˈdiːtə dʒɪˈneɪlɪs/

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Distribution

Recorded from Middle America and North America. Specific locality details beyond these broad regions are not available from current sources.

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Taxonomic placement

Perdita genalis is placed in the Panurginae, tribe Panurgini, subtribe Perditina within the Andrenidae. The Perdita contains over 700 described , many with narrow geographic ranges and -plant specializations.