Pseudopanurgus atricornis
(Cresson, 1878)
Pseudopanurgus atricornis is a of mining bee in the Andrenidae. It was first described by Cresson in 1878. The species is distributed across Central America and North America. As a member of the Pseudopanurgus, it belongs to a group of small to medium-sized bees that nest in the ground.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pseudopanurgus atricornis: //ˌsjuːdoʊˈpæn.jər.ɡəs ˌæ.trɪˈkɔːr.nɪs//
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Identification
The specific epithet "atricornis" (from Latin ater = black, cornu = horn) suggests black , which may serve as a diagnostic feature. However, no detailed morphological description is available in the provided sources to distinguish this from .
Distribution
Central America and North America. Presence confirmed in both regions based on GBIF distribution records.
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Taxonomic Authority
The was originally described by Ezra Townsend Cresson in 1878, making it one of the earlier described species in the Pseudopanurgus.
Collection Context
The UCR Entomology Research Museum holds extensive collections of bees in the Andrenidae, including material from collectors such as P.H. Timberlake, though specific holdings of Pseudopanurgus atricornis are not detailed in the provided source.