Hesperapis fuchsi
(Viereck, 1909)
Fuch's Evening Bee
Hesperapis fuchsi is a of solitary in the Melittidae, first described by Viereck in 1909. It belongs to the Hesperapis, commonly known as evening bees, which are specialized oligolectic typically active during twilight hours. The species is native to North America and is part of a bee family (Melittidae) that is considered relatively rare and understudied compared to other bee families. Very little specific information has been documented about the and of this particular species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hesperapis fuchsi: //ˌhɛspəˈreɪpɪs ˈfʊksi//
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Distribution
North America
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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