Epeolus emiliae Onuferko and Sheffield, 2022
Properties
Scientific Name: Epeolus emiliae Onuferko and Sheffield, 2022
Common Name: Emilia's Cellophane Cuckoo Bee
Taxonomy
Epeolus emiliae Onuferko and Sheffield, 2022: 3 [♂, ♀].
Holotype ♂. CANADA, British Columbia, Okanagan-Similkameen, 49.5406, -119.5732, 27 August to 8 Septermber 2015, by D. Marks and J. Heron, , ex blue vane trap [RSKM no. RSKM_ENT_E-191681].
Distribution in Canada: Onuferko and Sheffield 2022 [BC].
Body length: ♂ 9.2 mm
Forewing length: ♂ 6.7 mm
References
Onuferko TM, Sheffield CS (2022) A new species of Epeolus Latreille, 1802 (Hymenoptera: Apidae) from western North America. Insecta Mundi 940: 1-12.https://journals.flvc.org/mundi/article/view/131328
Sociality: Parasitic
Nesting: Ground
Pollen Specialization: Not Applicable
Wintering Stage: Mature Larva
Crop Preference: Not Available
Non Crop Preference: Not Available
Distribution: British Columbia
Ecozone: Western Interior Basin