Anthophorula completa
(Cockerell, 1935)
Anthophorula completa is a small in the Apidae, tribe Exomalopsini. It occurs in both Central and North America. The species was originally described by Theodore Dru Alison Cockerell in 1935 as a of Exomalopsis compactula before being elevated to species status. Like other members of its , it is a solitary bee.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anthophorula completa: //ˌænθəfəˈruːlə kəmˈpliːtə//
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Distribution
Central America and North America. Specific country records are not well documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Exomalopsis compactula completa Cockerell, 1935, this was later elevated to full rank as Anthophorula completa. The Anthophorula is placed in the tribe Exomalopsini, a group of small to medium-sized solitary bees often associated with arid and semi-arid environments.