Anthophorula micheneri

(Timberlake, 1947)

Anthophorula micheneri is a small in the Apidae, tribe Exomalopsini. Originally described as Exomalopsis micheneri in 1947, this species was historically known from limited geographic records. Recent collections from Virginia, USA documented a substantial range extension of approximately 1,350 km northeastward from its previously known distribution. It has been recorded visiting flowers in the family Apiaceae and the Agalinis.

Anthophorula micheneri, m, virginia, westmoreland, face 2014-12-06-11.56.12 ZS PMax (15791605688) by USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab from Beltsville, Maryland, USA. Used under a Public domain license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Anthophorula micheneri: //ænˌθɒfəˈruːlə mɪˈtʃɛnɛraɪ//

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Distribution

North America. Previously recorded range extended substantially with new records from Loudoun County and other locations in Virginia, USA, representing an approximately 1,350 km northeastward range extension. GBIF records indicate presence in North America broadly.

Host Associations

Apiaceae - floral -level association documented
Agalinis - floral -level association documented

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Nomenclature

Basionym: Exomalopsis micheneri Timberlake, 1947. Transferred to Anthophorula.

Research status

remains poorly known with only 2 observations recorded in iNaturalist as of source date. Most available information derives from a single 2015 publication documenting range extension and floral associations.