Ceratina dupla
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Hymenoptera
- Family: Apidae
- Subfamily: Xylocopinae
- Genus: Ceratina
- Species: dupla
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ceratina dupla: /sɛrətəna djupla/
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Summary
Ceratina dupla, also known as the doubled ceratina, is a small carpenter bee species belonging to the family Apidae. It is primarily located in the eastern portion of North America and was once confused with similar species until genetic analyses highlighted clear distinctions.
Physical Characteristics
Females: 6-8 mm; Males: 6-7 mm.
Identification Tips
Hard to distinguish from Ceratina calcarata and very similar to Ceratina mikmaqi. Molecular analyses can help clarify identification.
Distribution
Eastern half of North America.
Misconceptions
Formerly thought to be the same as Ceratina floridana and Ceratina mikmaqi.