Rophites | |
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Rophites algirus | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Hymenoptera |
Family: | Halictidae |
Genus: | Rophites Spinola, 1808 |
Rophites is a genus of bees belonging to the family Halictidae. [1]
The species of this genus are found in Eurasia. [1]
The following species are recognised in the genus Rophites: [1]
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