Macrotera texana
Cresson, 1878
Texas macrotera
Macrotera texana is a mining bee in the Andrenidae, described by Cresson in 1878. As a member of the Macrotera, it belongs to a group of solitary bees that excavate nests in soil. The occurs in both Central America and North America, though specific details of its and remain poorly documented in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Macrotera texana: /ˌmækroʊˈtɛrə tɛkˈsænə/
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Distribution
Recorded from Central America and North America. GBIF distribution records indicate presence in Middle America and North America.
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Taxonomic placement
Macrotera texana is classified within the Panurginae, tribe Panurgini, subtribe Perditina. The Macrotera is part of the diverse mining bee Andrenidae, which contains over 2,000 worldwide.
Data limitations
Despite being described in 1878, M. texana remains poorly studied. The 11 iNaturalist observations suggest it is encountered infrequently or is underreported, though this may reflect identification difficulty rather than true rarity.