Perdita marcialis

Cockerell, 1896

Perdita marcialis is a of mining bee in the Andrenidae, first described by Theodore Dru Alison Cockerell in 1896. The Perdita comprises small, solitary bees, with P. marcialis being among the more diminutive members. The species is documented from Central America and North America. As with other Perdita species, it is likely a ground-nesting solitary , though specific biological details remain poorly documented.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Perdita marcialis: //pɛrˈdiːtə ˈmɑrʃiˌælɪs//

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Distribution

Central America and North America. GBIF records confirm presence in both Middle America and North America.

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Taxonomic history

Described by Cockerell in 1896, this has received limited subsequent study. The Perdita is the largest genus of North American bees, with over 800 described species, many of which remain poorly known biologically.

Etymology

The specific epithet 'marcialis' is of uncertain derivation. Cockerell named many Perdita using various suffixes and roots, sometimes reflecting collection localities or descriptive features.