Stelis rozeni (new species) the first record of the parasitic bee genus Stelis from southern Africa (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae)
Document Type
Article
Journal/Book Title/Conference
Journal of the Kansas Entomological Society
Volume
76
Publication Date
2003
First Page
282
Last Page
285
Abstract
The first record of Stelis from southern Africa is described as Stelis rozeni. This distinctive species does not fit any recognized subgenus. Its systematic position is discussed and comparison made to the rare subgenus Malanthidium
Subject Area
Taxonomy, systematics, biogeography
Taxonomic Grouping
Other bees
Recommended Citation
Griswold, T., and F. D. Parker. 2003. Stelis rozeni (new species) the first record of the parasitic bee genus Stelis from southern Africa (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae). Journal of the Kansas Entomological Society 76:282-285.