Habropoda citula
(Cockerell, 1929)
Habropoda citula is a of digger bee in the Apidae, first described by Cockerell in 1929. Like other members of the Habropoda, it is a solitary ground-nesting native to North America. The species is part of a group of bees that have been studied for their chemical communication systems and interactions with nest .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Habropoda citula: //hæˈbrɒpədə ˈsɪtjʊlə//
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Distribution
North America.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- Catalogue of Life
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