Larinostelis

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Taxonomy

Overview

Larinostelis are robust, black bees with extensive yellow markings that have a body length of 6.5 mm (Michener 2007). This genus is known from a single female specimen.

Diversity

Larinostelis contains 1 species, L. scapulata (Michener 2007); none are known to occur in the U.S. or Canada (Michener 2007).

Diagnostic characteristics

(modified from Michener 2007)

• Arolia absent.
• Axilla carinate and extended laterally.
• Juxtantennal carinae present.
• Middle tibia with two apical spines.
• Omaulus carinate.
• Pronotal lobe carinate.
• Propodeum with fovea defined by a carina behind spiracle present.
• Propodeum with strong row of pits basally and a strong posterior carina.
• Female scopa absent.

May be confused with

Larinostelis can share a lot of characters with species in the genus Epanthidium. Larinostelis can be distinguished by the lack of scopal hairs in the female.

Known invasives

There are no known invasives.

Host associations

Nesting behavior

Distribution

Larinostelis scapulata occurs in Kenya (Michener 2007).

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