Eulonchopria – Wikipedia

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Eulonchopria is a genus of plasterer bee.[2] They are found from Arizona to Argentina, mostly in arid or savanna areas.[3]

Eulonchopria bees have yellow integumental bands and darkened costal margins that causes them to superficially resemble Eumenes wasps.[3] Females of the species are able to fold their wings longitudinally, an unusual trait for bees, possibly to enhance this mimicry.[4]

Eulonchopria contains the following species:


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