Stelis perpulchra
Crawford, 1916
Stelis perpulchra is a in the , first described by Crawford in 1916. As a member of the Stelis, it is a that lays in the nests of other . The species occurs in both Central America and North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Stelis perpulchra: /ˈstɛ.lɪs pɛrˈpʊl.krə/
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Identification
Members of Stelis can be distinguished from other by their cleptoparasitic lifestyle and associated morphological , including reduced and often more slender body forms compared to pollen- relatives. Specific diagnostic features for S. perpulchra are not documented in available sources.
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Distribution
Central America and North America. Distribution records indicate presence in Middle America and North America.
Behavior
As a , Stelis perpulchra is a . Females enter nests of to , and the resulting consume the host's pollen provisions and often the host larva.
Ecological Role
Cleptoparasitic influence and may contribute to bee structure through .