description Triepeolus remigatus Overview
Triepeolus remigatus is a species of cuckoo bee in the family Apidae, first described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1804. It is cleptoparasitic: instead of provisioning its own nest in the usual way, it lays its eggs in nests made by other bees, leaving the developing offspring to use the host’s provisions. Recorded host associations include Dieunomia heteropoda and species of Centris and Xenoglossa in parts of North America.
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What is Triepeolus remigatus?
Triepeolus remigatus is a species of cuckoo bee in the family Apidae. Johan Christian Fabricius first described it in 1804.
How does Triepeolus remigatus reproduce?
It is cleptoparasitic, so the female lays her eggs in nests made by other bees instead of provisioning her own nest in the usual way. The developing offspring then uses the host nest's resources.
Who described Triepeolus remigatus?
Johan Christian Fabricius described the species in 1804. The bee belongs to the genus Triepeolus within the family Apidae.
Is Triepeolus remigatus a social bee?
It is described as a cuckoo bee with a cleptoparasitic life cycle, rather than as a typical colony-forming honey bee. Its reproduction depends on nests constructed by host bees.
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