Melissodes comptoides

Robertson, 1898

Brown-winged Long-horned Bee

Melissodes comptoides is a of long-horned bee in the Apidae, commonly known as the brown-winged long-horned bee. It is native to North America. Like other members of the Melissodes, males have notably elongated . The species is a solitary ground-nesting and contributes to pollination of native flora.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Melissodes comptoides: /mɛˈlɪs.oʊˌdiːz kɑmpˈtɔɪ.diːz/

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Distribution

North America. Distribution records indicate presence across the continent, though specific range boundaries are not well documented in available sources.

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Taxonomic Note

The was described by Robertson in 1898. It belongs to the tribe Eucerini, a group commonly referred to as long-horned bees due to the elongated of males.

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