Triepeolus pectoralis

(Robertson, 1897)

Goldenrod Longhorn-Cuckoo Bee

Triepeolus pectoralis is a of cuckoo bee in the Apidae. It is found in North America, with records from Vermont and other regions. As a member of the Triepeolus, it is a cleptoparasitic that lays in the nests of bees. The species has been documented on flowers including White Prairie Clover (Dalea candida) and Great Valley gumplant (Grindelia camporum).

Triepeolus pectoralis Female by The Packer Lab. Used under a Attribution license.Triepeolus pectoralis Male by The Packer Lab. Used under a Attribution license.Triepeolus pectoralis, F, back, Massachusetts, Suffolk, Great Brewster Island 2013-01-22-15.32.27 ZS PMax (8414254975) by USGS Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Laboratory from Beltsville, USA. Used under a Public domain license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Triepeolus pectoralis: /traɪˈɛpiːələs ˈpɛktɔːrælɪs/

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Distribution

North America; specifically recorded from Vermont, United States.

Behavior

As a cuckoo bee (), females enter nests to deposit in chambers constructed by the host.

Ecological Role

of other bees; contributes to dynamics and may influence structure.

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