Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Melissodes bimaculata (spelling/gender)
Melissodes melanosoma
Explanation of Names
Author: Lepeletier, 1825.
Size
Females: 13-15 mm, males: 11-13 mm.
Identification
The name "bimaculatus" refers to the two white spots near the tip of the abdomen.
Range
Generally distributed throughout the Eastern United States, reaching North Dakota, Colorado and New Mexico in the West.
Food
The Hosts section on its
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