Perdita bee
Perdita californica
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Minute solitary bee, one of tiniest bee species. Pollen specialist on native plants; incredibly efficient. Supports reproductive success of small wildflowers.
Plants that support Perdita bee
2 plants
Butterfly Mariposa Lily
Calochortus venustus
geophyte
Pollen foraging during peak bloom period
Bay Area native
Splendid Mariposa Lily
Calochortus splendens
geophyte
Specialist forager during peak bloom
Bay Area native