Perdita trifasciata

Timberlake, 1953

Three-striped Fairy Bee

Perdita trifasciata is a small mining bee in the Andrenidae, described by Timberlake in 1953. The "Three-striped Fairy " refers to its diminutive size and likely abdominal banding pattern. As with other Perdita , it is a solitary, ground-nesting bee. The species has been recorded in Middle America and North America.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Perdita trifasciata: /pɛrˈdiːtə traɪˌfæsiˈɑːtə/

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Identification

Perdita trifasciata can be distinguished from other Perdita by the specific epithet "trifasciata," which indicates three fasciae (bands) on the . Detailed morphological characters require examination of the original description or . The Perdita is characterized by small size (often 4-8 mm), slender bodies, and reduced wing venation compared to other Andrenidae.

Distribution

Middle America and North America. Specific country-level distribution records are not available in the provided sources.

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Taxonomic Notes

Perdita trifasciata was described by Timberlake in 1953. The epithet "trifasciata" (three-banded) suggests abdominal coloration with three transverse bands, a common pattern in the .

Data Availability

Only 2 observations recorded in iNaturalist as of source date. The is represented by few published records and lacks detailed biological studies in accessible literature.