Perdita hooki

Portman & Neff, 2016

Perdita hooki is a of mining in the , described by Portman & Neff in 2016. As a member of the Perdita, it is a small, solitary bee that nests in the ground. The species is found in Middle America and North America. Like other Perdita species, it is likely a , though specific associations have not been documented.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Perdita hooki: //ˈpɛrdɪtə ˈhʊki//

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Identification

Perdita hooki can be distinguished from other Perdita by examination of morphological characters described in the original species description. As with most Perdita species, identification typically requires close examination of male and other subtle morphological features. The species was described in 2016, making it a relatively recently recognized .

Distribution

Middle America and North America. Specific countries or regions within this range are not documented in available sources.

Similar Taxa

Other Perdita speciesPerdita is a large with over 700 , many of which are morphologically similar and require expert identification. Perdita hooki is distinguished by characters specified in its original description.

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Taxonomic History

Perdita hooki was described by Portman & Neff in 2016, making it one of the more recently described in this large of mining .

Genus Context

Perdita is one of the most -rich of in North America, with species typically being small (often 5-10 mm), solitary, ground-nesting bees that are often oligolectic ( of particular groups).