Anthophorula albicans

(Provancher, 1896)

Anthophorula albicans is a small in the Apidae, tribe Exomalopsini. It is native to North and Central America. Members of this are generally solitary or weakly social bees. The species name 'albicans' refers to a whitish or pale coloration.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Anthophorula albicans: /ˌænθoʊˈfɔrjʊlə ˈælbɪkænz/

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Distribution

North America and Central America

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Taxonomic placement

Anthophorula albicans is classified in the tribe Exomalopsini, a group of small to medium-sized bees within the Apinae. The Anthophorula was historically treated as a subgenus of Exomalopsis but is now recognized as distinct.

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