Holcopasites minimus
(Linsley, 1943)
Tiny Furrowed-Cuckoo
Holcopasites minimus is a of in the , first described by Linsley in 1943. It belongs to the , a group of kleptoparasitic that lay their in the nests of other bee species. The species occurs across a broad geographic range from Mexico to Canada. Like other members of the Holcopasites, it is presumed to be a nest of ground-nesting bees, though specific relationships remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Holcopasites minimus: //ˌhɒl.kəˈpeɪ.saɪt.iːz ˈmɪn.ɪ.məs//
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Distribution
Found from Mexico to Canada across North America and Middle America. GBIF records indicate presence in both North America and Middle America.
Host Associations
- Unknown - presumed of ground-nesting Specific not documented; inferred from -level biology of Holcopasites
Ecological Role
As a kleptoparasitic , likely functions as a nest that reduces reproductive success of bee . This parasitic strategy is characteristic of the .
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Taxonomic placement
Classified in tribe Ammobatoidini within . The Holcopasites contains multiple of small, cleptoparasitic .