Stelis interrupta

Cresson, 1879

cuckoo bee

Stelis interrupta is a of cuckoo bee in the Megachilidae, first described by Cresson in 1879. As a member of the Stelis, it is a that lays its in the nests of other bees. The species is known from North America, though detailed biological studies remain limited.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Stelis interrupta: /ˈste.lis ɪn.təˈrʌp.tə/

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Distribution

North America.

Host Associations

  • Megachile - Stelis are known to parasitize nests of Megachile and other megachilid bees, though specific records for S. interrupta are not documented in available sources. Specific host associations for this species are not confirmed in available literature.

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