Euphorbia-pollinator
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Perdita minima
Euphorb Mini-Fairy Bee
Perdita minima is the smallest known bee species, measuring under 2 mm in length and weighing approximately 0.33 mg. This solitary mining bee belongs to the family Andrenidae and is native to the southwestern United States, where it inhabits desert environments. It constructs small nests in sandy soils and has been observed feeding on and pollinating spurges (Euphorbia species).