Melitoma grisella
(Cockerell & Porter, 1899)
Great Plains Turret Bee
Melitoma grisella is a of solitary in the Apidae, commonly known as the Great Plains Turret Bee. It belongs to the tribe Emphorini, a group of bees known for constructing distinctive turret-like nest entrances. The species was described by Cockerell and Porter in 1899 and is native to North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Melitoma grisella: /mɛlɪˈtoʊmə ɡrɪˈsɛlə/
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Distribution
North America