Perdita minima is a species of mining bee in the family Andrenidae.

[1][2][3][4] It is the smallest known species of bee,[5] just under 2 mm long and weighing about 0.33 mg.[6] This solitary bee is found in North America,[1] specifically in the southwestern US, and often inhabits desert areas.

[5][6] It builds small nests in sandy soils.

It feeds on and pollinates a variety of plants,[5] including spurges.

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