Gaesischia
Michener, LaBerge & Moure, 1955
Species Guides
1- Gaesischia exul(Exiled Longhorn)
Gaesischia is a of bees in the Apidae, tribe Eucerini, established by Michener, LaBerge, and Moure in 1955. Members of this genus are long-horned bees, a group characterized by elongated in males. The genus is part of the diverse fauna of the Americas, with distributed primarily in South America. Gaesischia species are solitary and nest in the ground, contributing to pollination of native flora.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Gaesischia: /ɡaɪˈsɪskiə/
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Distribution
South America
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Taxonomic History
The Gaesischia was erected in 1955 by Charles D. Michener, Wallace E. LaBerge, and Jesus Santiago Moure to accommodate previously placed in other eucerine genera. The name honors Gaesich, a figure from Greek mythology, combined with the suffix -ia. The genus has undergone subsequent revision, with some species transferred to related genera such as Gaesischiana and Lophopedia.