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Pseudapis diversipes

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Pseudapis diversipes is an Old World ground-nesting bee described by Pierre André Latreille in 1806, notable for its distinctively banded hind legs and presence in arid regions.

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When was Pseudapis diversipes described?

Pierre André Latreille described the species in 1806. Modern taxonomic databases list Pseudapis diversipes Latreille, 1806 and also record the older combination Nomia diversipes. [NCBI Taxonomy](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/Taxonomy/Browser/wwwtax.cgi?id=1507150)

Where does Pseudapis diversipes live?

It is an Old World bee reported from Portugal across southern and central Europe to Asia and eastern Mongolia. It is associated with dry, warm habitats such as steppe, vineyards, and dry grassland. [Wildbienen](https://wildbienen.de/eb-pdive.htm)

What does Pseudapis diversipes look like?

Females are reported at roughly 7 to 10 mm and have pale bands on the abdomen. Males are notable for enlarged hind legs and a pointed lobe at the end of the hind tibia. [Wildbienen](https://wildbienen.de/eb-pdive.htm)

Where does Pseudapis diversipes nest?

It excavates nests in the ground, often in flat, sparsely vegetated places. The nests can occur in aggregations, so a colony-like patch does not mean the bees are honey bees. [Wildbienen](https://wildbienen.de/eb-pdive.htm)

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