Svastra texana

(Cresson, 1872)

Texas long-horned bee

Svastra texana is a of long-horned in the . It is to Central America and North America. The species was first described by Ezra Townsend Cresson in 1872 under the name Melissodes texana. Two are recognized: Svastra texana texana and Svastra texana eluta.

Long-horned bee, male (Apidae, Svastra texana (Cresson)) (35065681544) by Insects Unlocked . Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Svastra texana: //ˈsvæs.tɹə tɛkˈsɑː.nə//

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Distribution

Central America and North America.

Ecological Role

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Similar Taxa

  • Svastra obliquaBoth are long-horned in the Svastra with similar ; S. texana is distinguished by its more southerly distribution and specific .
  • Melissodes speciesFormerly classified under Melissodes; Svastra was elevated to generic status based on morphological differences in male and other traits.

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