Melissodes subillatus

LaBerge, 1961

Melissodes subillatus is a of long-horned bee in the Apidae, described by LaBerge in 1961. It belongs to a of solitary, ground-nesting bees commonly known as long-horned bees due to the elongated of males. Like other Melissodes species, it is native to North America and contributes to pollination of flowering plants. Specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented in published literature.

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How to pronounce Melissodes subillatus: /mɛˈlɪsoʊdiːz sʌbɪˈleɪtəs/

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Distribution

North America; specifically recorded from Vermont, United States. Distribution records indicate presence in North America broadly, though detailed range boundaries are not well established.

Similar Taxa

  • Melissodes agilisSimilar -level and male sleeping on flowers, though M. agilis is more frequently documented and distinguished by specific territorial patterns
  • Melissodes robustiorClosely related congeneric with comparable male long-horned ; differentiation requires examination of subtle morphological characters such as facial markings and genitalia
  • Svastra obliquaRelated eucerine with similar male roosting on vegetation; distinguished by different antennal proportions and abdominal banding patterns

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