Habropoda depressa
Fowler, 1899
Habropoda depressa is a of anthophorine in the Apidae. It is a solitary ground-nesting bee found in North America. Like other members of the Habropoda, it is a digger bee that excavates nests in soil. The species was described by Fowler in 1899.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Habropoda depressa: /hæbroʊˈpoʊdə dɪˈprɛsə/
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Habitat
Nests in hard-packed soils.
Distribution
North America.
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Nesting Substrate
The specifically nests in hard-packed soils, distinguishing it from some other ground-nesting bees that prefer looser substrates.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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