Perdita swenki is a species of bee in the family Andrenidae. It is found in North America. It is known to visit: Chrysopsis, Grindelia, Helianthus maximillianii, Liatris, Solidago juncea, and Solidago rigida.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Swenk's Fairy Bee being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera
- Family
- Andrenidae
- Genus
- Perdita
- Species
- Perdita swenki
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