Diadasia australis californica
Timberlake, 1940
Diadasia australis californica is a of ground-nesting in the Apidae, described by Timberlake in 1940. The Diadasia comprises bees that typically forage on specific plant families, with many associated with morning glories (Convolvulaceae) or cacti. As a subspecies of Diadasia australis, it is native to western North America. The specific epithet "californica" indicates its occurrence in California.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Diadasia australis californica: //daɪəˈdeɪziə ɔːˈstreɪlɪs ˌkælɪˈfɔːrnɪkə//
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Distribution
Native to California and western North America. Distribution records indicate presence in North America and Middle America.
Ecological Role
As with other Diadasia , likely functions as a with narrow floral associations. The is known for oligolecty (specialized pollen collection from a limited range of plant species).
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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