Linsley-1943

Guides

• Neopasites mojavensis

  Neopasites mojavensis is a species of cleptoparasitic bee in the family Apidae, subfamily Nomadinae. The species was described by Linsley in 1943 and is native to North America. As a member of the tribe Biastini, it is presumed to exhibit kleptoparasitic behavior, laying eggs in the nests of host bees to exploit their provisions. The specific epithet "mojavensis" suggests an association with the Mojave Desert region.

  HymenopteraApidaeNomadinaeBiastinicleptoparasitecuckoo-beeMojave-DesertNorth-AmericaLinsley-1943