Kingdom Animalia Family Dasypodaidae Scientific name Hesperapis clarkia Rank Species | Class Insecta Genus Hesperapis Phylum Arthropoda Order Hymenopterans | |
Similar Hymenopterans, Dasypodainae, Clarkia cylindrica, Melittidae, Sunflower Bees | ||
Hesperapis regularis is an oligolectic bee of the Dasypodaidae family.
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Distribution
This bee is native to California, and inhabits meadows, fields, and gardens, where it visits only flowers in the genus Clarkia. Numerous native species of Clarkia are found in California chaparral and woodlands, montane, and valley habitats.
Description
The bees eat nectar, but their larvae feed upon a mass composed of both nectar and Clarkia pollen, placed in chambers underground.
References
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