Xenoglossodes eriocarpi
(Cockerell, 1898)
Xenoglossodes eriocarpi is a long-horned bee ( Apidae, tribe Eucerini) first described by Cockerell in 1898. It is currently treated as a synonym of Tetraloniella eriocarpi. Members of this group are solitary bees with elongated , particularly in males. The specific epithet 'eriocarpi' suggests an association with plants in the genus Eriocarpum or similar woolly-fruited vegetation.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Xenoglossodes eriocarpi: //ˌzɛnəˌɡlɒsəˈdiːz ˌɛrioʊˈkɑrpaɪ//
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Distribution
Recorded from North America and Middle America (Mexico and Central America). Distribution records indicate presence in both regions, though specific locality details are limited in available sources.
Host Associations
- Eriocarpum - probable pollen/nectar sourceSpecific epithet 'eriocarpi' suggests etymological connection; actual records require verification
Similar Taxa
- Tetraloniella eriocarpiCurrent accepted name; Xenoglossodes eriocarpi is a synonym
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Taxonomic Status
Treated as a synonym of Tetraloniella eriocarpi in current databases. The Xenoglossodes has been historically used for certain long-horned bees, but recent taxonomic revisions have consolidated many into Tetraloniella. The original description by Cockerell (1898) predates modern phylogenetic revisions of the Eucerini.