Svastra texana
(Cresson, 1872)
Texas long-horned bee
Svastra texana is a of long-horned bee in the Apidae. It is native 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.
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 bees in the Svastra with similar ; S. texana is distinguished by its more southerly distribution and specific classification.
- Melissodes speciesFormerly classified under Melissodes; Svastra was elevated to generic status based on morphological differences in male genitalia and other traits.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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