Pseudopanurgus aethiops

(Cresson, 1872)

Pseudopanurgus aethiops is a of mining bee in the Andrenidae, native to North and Middle America. As a member of the Panurginae, it is part of a group of solitary bees that typically nest in soil and are important of native flora. The specific epithet "aethiops" refers to its dark coloration. Like other Pseudopanurgus species, it is likely associated with particular plants for pollen collection, though specific details remain poorly documented.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pseudopanurgus aethiops: //ˌsjuːdoʊˈpænɜːrɡəs ˈiːθiɒps//

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Distribution

Recorded from North America and Middle America. The Pseudopanurgus is primarily distributed in the Nearctic and Neotropical regions, with occurring from the United States south through Mexico and Central America.

Ecological Role

As a solitary mining bee, Pseudopanurgus aethiops likely contributes to pollination of native flowering plants within its range. Members of the are typically oligolectic, collecting pollen from a restricted set of related plant .

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