Sphecodosoma dicksoni
(Timberlake, 1961)
Dickson's Nama-Shortface
Sphecodosoma dicksoni is a of sweat bee in the Halictidae, first described by Timberlake in 1961. It belongs to the Sphecodosoma, commonly known as nama-shortface bees. The species has been recorded in Central America and North America. Very few observations exist in citizen science databases, suggesting it may be uncommon or underreported.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sphecodosoma dicksoni: /ˌsfɛkoʊdoʊˈsoʊmə ˈdɪksəni/
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Distribution
Central America and North America. Specific country records are not documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic history
Described by Timberlake in 1961. The Sphecodosoma was formerly placed in the Andrenidae but is now classified in Halictidae, Rophitinae.
Observation rarity
Only 5 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff, indicating either genuine rarity, cryptic habits, or limited survey effort in its range.