Anthophora centriformis

Cresson, 1879

Anthophora centriformis is a of anthophorine in the Apidae. It is found in Central America and North America. As a member of the Anthophora, it belongs to a group commonly known as digger bees, which are solitary, ground-nesting bees. Specific details about its and remain limited in available sources.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Anthophora centriformis: //ænˈθɒfərə ˌsɛntrɪˈfɔːrmɪs//

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Distribution

Central America and North America. Distribution records indicate presence in Middle America and North America.

Similar Taxa

  • Anthophora bomboidesBoth are congeneric digger bees in the Anthophora, but A. bomboides is specifically associated with sandy coastal cliffs and has been extensively studied for its nest construction and microbiome, while A. centriformis lacks such detailed documentation.

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Taxonomic Note

The provided context extensively discusses Anthophora bomboides stanfordiana, a of A. bomboides, but this information should not be attributed to A. centriformis. The two are distinct, and the detailed behavioral and ecological data available for A. bomboides (sandcastle-like turrets, mimicry, microbial ) have not been documented for A. centriformis.

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