The name Dasypoda hirtipes is derived from Greek and Latin roots. Dasypoda is Greek. Dasys means hairy, and pous means foot, which refers to the bee’s distinctive furry legs. Hirtipes is a combination of the Latin words hirtus, meaning hairy, and pes, meaning foot, which also describes the bee’s leg hairiness. Therefore, the scientific name Dasypoda hirtipes translates to hairy-footed hairy foot, in a case of if the shoe fits over your hairy foot then wear it scenario.