Anthophorula nitens
(Cockerell, 1915)
Shining Mini-Digger
Anthophorula nitens is a small in the Apidae, tribe Exomalopsini, commonly known as the Shining Mini-Digger. It was first described by Cockerell in 1915 under the basionym Exomalopsis nitens. The species is native to North America and belongs to a of solitary bees that are typically associated with ground-nesting habits. Like other members of Exomalopsini, it likely exhibits specialized pollen-collecting structures and solitary reproductive .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anthophorula nitens: /ænˌθoʊfəˈrʊlə ˈnaɪtɛnz/
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Distribution
North America. Specific records indicate presence in the Nearctic region, with distribution data from GBIF confirming occurrence in North America.