Hoplitis spoliata
(Provancher, 1888)
Dilated-horned Small-Mason
Hoplitis spoliata is a solitary in the , commonly known as the Dilated-horned Small-Mason. It is a member of the diverse osmiine bee tribe, which includes many species that nest in pre-existing cavities and use various materials to construct . The species was first described by Provancher in 1888 and is to North America, with documented occurrences in the northeastern United States including Vermont.
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How to pronounce Hoplitis spoliata: //ˈhɒplɪtɪs spəʊˈlaɪətə//
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Distribution
North America; documented from Vermont, United States. GBIF records indicate presence in the northeastern United States.
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Taxonomic Notes
Hoplitis spoliata belongs to the Osmiini tribe within . The Hoplitis contains numerous small to -sized , many of which are morphologically similar and require careful examination for identification. The specific epithet 'spoliata' and the 'Dilated-horned Small-Mason' suggest distinctive morphological features, though detailed descriptions are not readily available in the provided sources.
Data Availability
As of the available sources, iNaturalist reports 37 observations of this , indicating it is documented but not extensively studied. No Wikipedia summary exists for this species, suggesting limited public information availability.