Holcopasites stevensi
Crawford, 1915
Stevens's Cuckoo Nomad Bee
Holcopasites stevensi is a of cuckoo bee in the Apidae. It is found from Mexico to Canada.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Holcopasites stevensi: /ˌhɒlkəˈpæsɪtiːz ˈstiːvənsi/
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Distribution
Found from Mexico to Canada. Distribution records indicate presence in Middle America and North America.
Behavior
As a cuckoo bee, it is presumed to be a kleptoparasite, laying in the nests of bees. Specific host associations for this are not documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic placement
Placed in Nomadinae, tribe Ammobatoidini. The Holcopasites contains cuckoo bees that are typically associated with bees in the Andrenidae.