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.
Larinostelis contains 1 species, L. scapulata (Michener 2007); none are known to occur in the U.S. or Canada (Michener 2007).
(modified from Michener 2007)
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.
There are no known invasives.
Larinostelis scapulata occurs in Kenya (Michener 2007).
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