Martinapis occidentalis

Zavortink & LaBerge, 1976

western morning long-horned bee, Western Morning-Longhorn

Martinapis occidentalis is a long-horned in the , first described in 1976. It is one of the few in the small Martinapis, which belongs to the tribe Eucerini. The species is known from limited observations and appears to have a restricted distribution in western North America and adjacent regions of Central America. Like other long-horned bees, males are characterized by exceptionally long .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Martinapis occidentalis: /ˌmɑːrtɪˈneɪpɪs ˌɒksɪˈdɛntælɪs/

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Identification

Males of Martinapis occidentalis possess the extremely long characteristic of the tribe Eucerini, from which the 'long-horned ' derives. The Martinapis can be distinguished from the more widespread and speciose genus Eucera by subtle morphological differences in facial and genital structures. -level identification requires examination of male and other fine structural characters.

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Distribution

Recorded from western North America and Central America. Specific localities include regions of the western United States and adjacent areas of Mexico and Central America.

Similar Taxa

Eucera spp.The Eucera contains many more and is broadly similar in appearance to Martinapis; both are Eucerini with long-horned males. Eucera species are generally more widespread and better known.

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Taxonomic history

The Martinapis was established by Zavortink and LaBerge in 1976 to accommodate previously placed in Eucera. Martinapis occidentalis was described in the same publication, indicating it was recognized as distinct from the outset of the genus's formal recognition.