Macropsis patellata is a solitary bee in the Melittidae family. This species is endemic to the United States with observations in Minnesota, Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, Vermont, Michigan and Massachusetts.[1] M. patellata is oligolectic and known to feed only on species in the primrose family such as Lysimachia ciliata.[2] In Michigan the species has been a host for Epeoloides pilosulus.[3]
Macropsis patellata is a solitary bee in the Melittidae family. This species is endemic to the United States with observations in Minnesota, Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, Vermont, Michigan and Massachusetts. M. patellata is oligolectic and known to feed only on species in the primrose family such as Lysimachia ciliata. In Michigan the species has been a host for Epeoloides pilosulus.
Macropis patellata is een vliesvleugelig insect uit de familie Melittidae. De wetenschappelijke naam van de soort is voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd in 1880 door Patton.[1]
Bronnen, noten en/of referentiesMacropis patellata là một loài ong trong họ Melittidae. Loài này được Patton miêu tả khoa học đầu tiên năm 1880.[1]
Macropis patellata là một loài ong trong họ Melittidae. Loài này được Patton miêu tả khoa học đầu tiên năm 1880.