Svastra minima
(LaBerge, 1956)
Svastra minima is a small of long-horned bee in the Apidae, tribe Eucerini. The species was described by LaBerge in 1956 and is known from Middle America. Like other members of the Svastra, it is a solitary, ground-nesting . Specific details about its and remain limited in published literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Svastra minima: /ˈsvaːstra ˈmɪnɪma/
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Distribution
Middle America
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Taxonomic Note
Svastra minima was described by LaBerge in 1956. Some North American formerly placed in Svastra have been reassigned to the Epimelissodes, but S. minima retains its original placement.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- Catalogue of Life
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