Epeolus canadensis
Mitchell, 1962
Canadian Cellophane-cuckoo Bee
Epeolus canadensis is a of in the . It is a that lays its in the nests of other species. The species is found in North America, with records from the United States and Canada.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Epeolus canadensis: /ɪˈpiːələs ˌkænəˈdɛnsɪs/
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Distribution
North America; recorded from Vermont, United States
Host Associations
- Colletes - Epeolus are known to invade nests of polyester in the Colletes
Ecological Role
; relies on to provision nests with pollen for its offspring
Similar Taxa
- Epeolus attenboroughiBoth are North in the Epeolus with similar kleptoparasitic biology; E. attenboroughi is known from Colorado and New Mexico
More Details
Taxonomic history
Described by Mitchell in 1962. The Epeolus now includes 43 known in North America following recent revisions.
Conservation status
Not formally assessed; like many , likely rare due to dependence on