Xeromelissinae
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| Xeromelissinae | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Subfamily: | Xeromelissinae |
Xeromelissinae is a subfamily of plasterer bees.[1] It contains approximately 200 species, all of which are endemic to the New World.[2] They are generally found in arid habitats, mostly in temperate areas of southern South America. They are generally small in size and slender.
