Micralictoides ruficaudus
(Michener, 1937)
Red-tailed Micro-Shortface
Micralictoides ruficaudus is a of sweat bee in the Halictidae, first described by Michener in 1937. It is a member of the Rophitinae, a group of solitary bees often associated with specialized pollen-collecting . The species is known from North America, with observations documented across multiple regions. As with many halictid bees, it likely plays a role in pollination of native flora.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Micralictoides ruficaudus: /ˌmaɪkrəˌlɪkˈtɔɪdiːz ˌruːfɪˈkaʊdəs/
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Distribution
North America. Distribution records confirm presence across the continent, though specific range boundaries remain undocumented in available sources.
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Taxonomic placement
Micralictoides ruficaudus belongs to the tribe Rophitini within Rophitinae. The Micralictoides is a small group of sweat bees characterized by morphological reductions in facial structure, reflected in the 'Micro-Shortface'.
Observation frequency
The has been documented in 340 iNaturalist observations, indicating it is encountered with moderate frequency by naturalists, though this may reflect observer effort rather than true abundance.