Martinapis luteicornis

(Cockerell, 1896)

yellow-horned morning long-horned bee, saffron-horned morning-longhorn

Martinapis luteicornis is a of long-horned bee in the Apidae, characterized by the elongated typical of males in this group. The species is found in Central America and North America. reference the distinctive yellow or saffron-colored antennae of males. Like other members of the tribe Eucerini, this species exhibits pronounced in antennal length.

Martinapis luteicornis, f, side, Cochise Co. AZ 2016-10-20-16.43 (30757247996) by USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab from Beltsville, Maryland, USA. Used under a Public domain license.Martinapis luteicornis, M, back, Wilcox, AL 2015-11-03-17.45.12 ZS PMax UDR (22877771446) by USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab from Beltsville, Maryland, USA. Used under a Public domain license.Martinapis luteicornis, M, face, Wilcox, AL 2015-11-03-18.17.13 ZS PMax UDR (22281026954) by USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab from Beltsville, Maryland, USA. Used under a Public domain license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Martinapis luteicornis: /ˌmɑrtɪˈneɪpɪs ˌluːteɪˈkɔrnɪs/

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Identification

Males of Martinapis luteicornis can be recognized by their elongated , which are significantly longer than those of females and extend well beyond the body—this is the characteristic "long-horned" trait that gives the group its . The specific epithet "luteicornis" refers to the yellow (Latin: luteus) antennae (cornis). Females have comparatively short antennae. Further diagnostic features distinguishing this from and other Eucerini require examination of morphological details not specified in available sources.

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Distribution

Central America and North America. Specific preferences and elevational range within this broad distribution are not documented in available sources.

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