Dianthidium pudicum pudicum (Cresson, 1879)
Properties
Scientific Name: Dianthidium pudicum pudicum (Cresson, 1879)
Common Name: Dianthidium pudicum pudicum
Taxonomy
Species Notes
This eastern species was recently recorded from Manitoba (Semmler et al. 2018).
References
Semmler SJ, Olynyk M, Miller R, Gibbs J (2018) First records of the resin bees, Dianthidium pudicum pudicum and D. simile (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae), in Manitoba, with a key to local species. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Manitoba 73: 5-13.
Sociality: Solitary
Nesting: Not Applicable
Pollen Specialization: Polylectic
Wintering Stage: Mature Larva
Crop Preference: Not Available
Non Crop Preference: Dalea purpurea
Distribution: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
Ecozone: Prairie, Western Interior Basin