Holcopasites minimus
(Linsley, 1943)
Tiny Furrowed-Cuckoo
Holcopasites minimus is a of cuckoo bee in the Apidae, first described by Linsley in 1943. It belongs to the Nomadinae, a group of kleptoparasitic bees that lay their in the nests of other 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 kleptoparasite of ground-nesting beesSpecific not documented; inferred from -level 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 Nomadinae.
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Taxonomic placement
Classified in tribe Ammobatoidini within Nomadinae. The Holcopasites contains multiple of small, cleptoparasitic bees.