Dufourea versatilis rubriventris
Michener, 1951
A of short-faced in the Halictidae, described by Michener in 1951. The subspecies epithet 'rubriventris' refers to reddish coloration on the surface. As a member of the Rophitinae, it is likely associated with pollen collection from specific plants.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dufourea versatilis rubriventris: //djuːˈfɔːriə vɜːˈsætɪlɪs ruːˈbrɪvɛntrɪs//
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Distribution
Middle America and North America, with records from the southwestern United States and adjacent regions of Mexico.
Behavior
Observed visiting flowers of Heliomeris longifolia in the Santa Rita Mountains, Arizona, where individuals were noted sitting inactive on flowers in curious .