Sphecodopsis minutissima

Sphecodopsis minutissima (Cockerell, 1933) Fig. 108 Morgania (Omachthes) minutissima Cockerell, 1933a: 379, holotype ♀ (type locality: Aliwal North, South Africa) (NHML) examined. Morgania (Pseudopasitess) rufula Cockerell, 1933a: 382–383, holotype ♀ (type locality: 38 miles E of Ceres, South Africa) (NHML) examined. Diagnosis The female of S. minutissima can be separated from that of all other species of the genus by the combination of the following characters: S6 bifid posteriorly, apical notch about as long as its apical width (Fig. 108E); Metasoma partially red (Fig. 108B); fore tibia and tarsi completely or largely red (Fig. 108A); Head only slightly wider than long, vertex conspicuously raised and rounded (Fig. 108C). Males were not available for study (see Eardley & Brothers 1997). This characteristic species was described in detail by Eardley & Brothers (1997). Thus, to facilitate the identification only images are provided (Fig. 108) without repeating the description. Additional material examined None. Distribution Only known from the type localities in central South Africa (Eardley & Brothers 1997). Host bees Unknown. Seasonal activity November–January (Eardley & Brothers 1997). Comment The additional specimens mentioned by Eardley & Brothers (1997) are misidentifications and represent other species.