Ceratina floridana
Mitchell, 1962
Florida Small Carpenter Bee
Ceratina floridana is a small carpenter bee to Florida, described by Mitchell in 1962. As a member of the Ceratina, it belongs to a group of diminutive bees that nest in dead twigs and stems rather than excavating wood like their larger relatives (Xylocopa). The has been documented through 226 iNaturalist observations, indicating moderate levels of contemporary detection. Like other Ceratina species, it likely exhibits solitary or weakly social nesting , though specific behavioral details for this species remain poorly documented in published literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ceratina floridana: //ˌsɛrəˈtiːnə flɔːrɪˈdanə//
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Distribution
to Florida, United States. The specific range within Florida has not been precisely delineated in available sources, though the epithet and suggest association with the Florida peninsula.
Similar Taxa
- Ceratina spp. (other small carpenter bees)Other Ceratina occur in eastern North America and share the general small carpenter bee ; C. floridana is distinguished by its Florida and presumably subtle morphological differences described in Mitchell's original description, though these diagnostic characters are not readily accessible in the provided sources.