Xenox xylocopae

(Marston, 1970)

Xenox xylocopae is a of in the , first described by Marston in 1970. It is distributed in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. As a member of the Xenox, it is likely associated with (Xylocopa), though specific relationships have not been extensively documented.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Xenox xylocopae: //ˈzɛnɒks ˌzaɪləˈkoʊpiː//

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Distribution

Mexico, Arizona, Texas, and New Mexico.

Similar Taxa

  • Xenox tigrinusCongeneric also found in North America; both are associated with , though X. tigrinus is more widely documented and has been observed near human structures infested with carpenter bees.

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