Panurginus occidentalis
(Crawford, 1916)
Panurginus occidentalis is a of mining in the , first described by Crawford in 1916. The species belongs to the Panurginae, a group of solitary bees that typically nest in soil. It is to North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Panurginus occidentalis: /pænɜːrˈɡaɪnəs ˌɒksɪˈdɛntəlɪs/
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Distribution
North America. Distribution records from GBIF confirm presence in North America, with iNaturalist documenting 30 observations.
More Details
Taxonomic History
Originally described as Greeleyella occidentalis by Crawford in 1916, later transferred to the Panurginus.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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