Diadasia laticauda

Cockerell, 1905

Diadasia laticauda is a solitary in the Apidae, described by Cockerell in 1905. It belongs to the Diadasia, which comprises ground-nesting bees commonly known as cactus bees due to their specialized association with cactus pollen. Like other members of its genus, D. laticauda is likely a pollen , though specific plant associations for this species remain poorly documented. The species is native to North America.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Diadasia laticauda: /daɪəˈdeɪziə lætɪˈkɔːdə/

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Distribution

North America; distribution records indicate presence in North America generally, though specific range boundaries are not well documented.

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Taxonomic Notes

The specific epithet 'laticauda' (from Latin 'latus' = broad/wide + 'cauda' = tail) may refer to morphological features of the or pygidial plate, though this has not been formally documented in accessible literature.

Data Limitations

This is represented by only 2 observations in iNaturalist as of data retrieval, indicating it is either genuinely rare, underreported, or difficult to identify from field observations. No peer-reviewed studies specifically addressing D. laticauda could be located in the provided sources.