Ancyloscelis

Latreille, 1829

Species Guides

Ancyloscelis apiformis(Apiform Morning glory-Digger)

Ancyloscelis is a of bees in the Apidae, tribe Emphorini. The genus comprises approximately 20 described distributed across the Americas. These bees are classified within the subtribe Ancyloscelidina, a group characterized by distinctive morphological adaptations.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ancyloscelis: //ˌæŋ.kɪ.loʊˈskɛ.lɪs//

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Distribution

of Ancyloscelis are found in the Americas, with records from North, Central, and South America including the Caribbean region. Specific countries with documented species include Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Panama, and the United States.

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Taxonomic authority

The was established by Pierre André Latreille in 1829.

Species diversity

Twenty are currently recognized, with several described by H. Friese in 1904 and others by Cockerell, Michener, and more recent authors Rodriguez & Roig-Alsina (2004).

iNaturalist observations

The has accumulated 681 observations on iNaturalist, indicating moderate levels of citizen science documentation.