Triepeolus matildae
Rightmyer, 2014
Matilda's Longhorn-Cuckoo
Triepeolus matildae is a cleptoparasitic described by Rightmyer in 2014. As a member of the Triepeolus, it is commonly known as Matilda's Longhorn-Cuckoo. The species is documented from California in the United States and Baja California in Mexico. It has been recorded visiting flowers of several plant including Asteraceae and Polygonaceae. Activity records span from mid-May through late September.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Triepeolus matildae: //ˌtraɪˈiːpiːələs məˈtɪldeɪ//
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Distribution
Known from California, USA and Baja California, Mexico.
Seasonality
Active from 14 May to 22 September based on collection records.
Ecological Role
Cleptoparasitic ; females lay in nests of bees.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- The Native Bees in the UC Davis Bee Haven | Bug Squad
- What Native California Plants Are Best for Attracting Pollinators? | Bug Squad
- Primary Type List | Entomology Research Museum
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- California Poppy: No Nectar, Just Pollen | Bug Squad
- Know Your Native Bees: Here's How! | Bug Squad