Anthophora phaceliae

Brooks, 1988

Anthophora phaceliae is a solitary in the , described by Brooks in 1988. The epithet "phaceliae" suggests a likely association with Phacelia flowers. Like other members of the Anthophora, it is presumed to nest in the ground. Available information is limited; the species has been recorded in Middle America and North America with minimal observational data.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Anthophora phaceliae: //ænˈθɒfərə fəˈsɛliˌaɪ//

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Distribution

Recorded in Middle America and North America. Specific locality details are sparse; iNaturalist shows 5 observations.

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Etymology

The specific epithet "phaceliae" derives from Phacelia, a of flowering plants in the Boraginaceae, suggesting the may be associated with or specialized on this group.

Data Limitations

This has minimal published literature and few observational records. Most information available pertains to congeneric species such as Anthophora bomboides stanfordiana, which has been extensively studied at Bodega , California. Information from those studies should not be transferred to A. phaceliae without direct evidence.