Anthophora pueblo

Orr, 2016

Pueblo Sandstone-digger Bee

Anthophora pueblo is a solitary digger bee in the Apidae, described by Orr in 2016. The species belongs to a known for ground-nesting , with many Anthophora species constructing nests in soil or sandstone substrates. The "Pueblo Sandstone-digger Bee" suggests an association with sandstone geological formations. As a member of the tribe Anthophorini, it shares characteristics with other digger bees that excavate burrows for rearing.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Anthophora pueblo: /ænˈθɒfərə ˈpweɪbloʊ/

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Distribution

North America. The has been recorded as present on the continent based on GBIF distribution data.

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Taxonomic context

Anthophora pueblo was described in 2016, making it a relatively recently recognized within a that contains numerous digger bee species. The specific epithet "pueblo" and "Pueblo Sandstone-digger Bee" suggest a connection to Pueblo-related geographic features or sandstone formations, though the original description details are not provided in available sources.

Data limitations

Available sources provide only basic taxonomic information for this . The iNaturalist platform shows 21 observations, indicating limited but existing occurrence data. Detailed biological information such as nesting , floral associations, and morphological would require consultation of the original species description (Orr 2016) and subsequent field studies.