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Pseudapis lisetae

Pseudapis lisetae

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Oman
Status
Not Evaluated

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Desert

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
Omnivorous

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
Diurnal

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Host plants. Pseudapis lisetae was collected while visiting the flowers of Blepharis ciliaris (L.) (Acanthaceae) (Fig. 12 D). This small perennial contains small purple to purple-blue flowers with a white corolla, with the flowers occurring on short spikes. B. ciliaris is abundant in rocky, arid sites such as along the sides of wadis and grows from 10 - 800 m. Outside of Oman the plant is found in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Iran and Pakistan (Ghazanfar 2015). More data concerning visited plants are needed to confirm Pseudapis lisetae is a polylectic bee as is the case for other Pseudapis species.
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Pseudapis lisetae is officially designated as Not Evaluated. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to desert, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of diverse organic matter. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a its natural cycle activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Pseudapis lisetae.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeSaudi Arabia, Pakistan, Oman
Habitat RangeDesert
Lifespan
StatusData Deficient
ScientificPseudapis lisetae
Registry Info
LifespanUnknown
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyHalictidae