Perdita kiowi
Griswold, 1988
Perdita kiowi is a of mining in the , described by Griswold in 1988. The Perdita comprises small, solitary bees that nest in the ground. This species is found in North America. Like other members of the genus, it is presumed to be a solitary , though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Perdita kiowi: //pɛrˈdiːtə ˈkiːoʊˌwaɪ//
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Distribution
North America. Specific locality data is sparse; the is known from limited collection records.
Similar Taxa
- Perdita minimaSmallest known ; P. kiowi likely larger but both share the diminutive size typical of the .
- Other Perdita speciesOver 700 in ; identification to species level requires examination of male and other microscopic features.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Primary Type List | Entomology Research Museum
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