Neolarra verbesinae
(Cockerell, 1895)
cuckoo bee
Neolarra verbesinae is a of cuckoo bee in the Apidae. It was described by Cockerell in 1895. The species is found in North America. As a member of the tribe Neolarrini, it is a cleptoparasitic that lays its in the nests of other bee species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neolarra verbesinae: /ˈniːoʊˌlɑːrə vərˈbɛsɪniː/
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Distribution
North America
Host Associations
- Verbesina - plantSpecific epithet suggests association; actual records require verification
Ecological Role
; exploits nests of other , likely in the Megachilidae based on tribe-level associations
Similar Taxa
- Neolarra spp.Other in share cleptoparasitic lifestyle and general ; identification to species level requires detailed examination
- Other Nomadinae contains many cuckoo bees with similar parasitic strategies; Neolarrini distinguished by associations and morphological features
More Details
Taxonomic history
Described by Theodore Dru Alison Cockerell in 1895. The specific epithet 'verbesinae' suggests a historical association with plants in the Verbesina, though the precise nature of this relationship requires further documentation.
Data limitations
Very few specimen records exist for this . The iNaturalist platform reports only one observation, indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported.