Lycastrirhyncha nitens

Bigot, 1859

Lycastrirhyncha nitens is a (: ) first described by Bigot in 1859. It is known from floral visitation studies on Pontederia sagittata (arrowhead water hyacinth), where it exhibits temporal variation in foraging correlated with nectar availability. The species has been documented in wetland across Brazil, with GBIF records indicating presence in all 26 Brazilian states and the Federal District.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lycastrirhyncha nitens: //laɪˌkæstriˈrɪŋ.kə ˈnaɪ.tɛnz//

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Habitat

Wetland and aquatic environments, particularly associated with Pontederia sagittata (arrowhead water hyacinth), a marsh in the Pontederiaceae.

Distribution

Brazil: documented from all 26 states and the Federal District (AC, AL, AM, AP, BA, CE, DF, ES, GO, MA, MG, MS, MT, PA, PB, PE, PI, PR, RJ, RN, RO, RR, RS, SC, SE, SP, TO).

Diet

Nectar from Pontederia sagittata ; observed foraging on flowers of this aquatic .

Behavior

Exhibits temporal variation in foraging on Pontederia sagittata , with activity patterns correlated with nectar availability. Co-occurs with as a flower visitor on this .

Ecological Role

Potential of Pontederia sagittata; contributes to floral visitation and possible pollen transfer in wetland .

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Research context

The has been studied in comparative foraging research alongside the , focusing on temporal patterns of nectar exploitation on Pontederia sagittata in disturbed and undisturbed wetland sites.

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