Hesperapis rufipes
(Ashmead, 1899)
Woollystar Evening Bee, Hugelia Evening Bee
Hesperapis rufipes is a of hairy-footed in the , one of the most families of bees. The species is found in North America and is known by the Woollystar Evening Bee and Hugelia Evening Bee. Like other members of its , it exhibits morphological associated with its common name, including dense hair on the legs. The species is part of a small genus of bees with restricted distributions and specific - associations.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hesperapis rufipes: //ˌhɛspəˈræpɪs ˈruːfɪˌpiːz//
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Distribution
North America. Specific locality records are sparse, with only 2 observations documented in iNaturalist as of the source date.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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