Rhopalolemma rotundiceps
Roig-Alsina, 1997
Rhopalolemma rotundiceps is a of in the , described by Roig-Alsina in 1997. As a member of the tribe Biastini within the , it is a cleptoparasitic that lays in the nests of bees. The species is known from North America. Little detailed biological information has been published for this species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Rhopalolemma rotundiceps: /rɔʊˌpæloʊˈlɛmə rɵˈtʌndɪseps/
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Distribution
North America
Host Associations
- Unknown - As a member of tribe Biastini, this is presumed to be a of other , but specific records are not documented.
Ecological Role
Cleptoparasitic ; as a , it does not construct nests or provision food for its own offspring, instead exploiting the nesting resources of bee .
More Details
Taxonomic placement
Rhopalolemma rotundiceps is classified in tribe Biastini, . The Rhopalolemma was established by Roig-Alsina in 1997 with this as the .