Exomalopsis solani
Cockerell, 1896
Solanum Exomalopsis
Exomalopsis solani is a in the , first described by Cockerell in 1896. It belongs to the tribe Exomalopsini, a group of small to -sized bees often associated with solitary or communal nesting habits. The species is documented from Central America and North America. Limited observational data exists, with 11 records on iNaturalist. The specific epithet 'solani' suggests a potential association with Solanum plants, though this relationship has not been formally documented in the provided sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Exomalopsis solani: /ɛksəʊˈmælɔpsɪs səˈlænaɪ/
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Distribution
Central America and North America. GBIF records indicate presence in Middle America and North America.
Host Associations
- Solanum - potentialSpecific epithet suggests possible association, but not confirmed in available sources.
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Taxonomic note
The epithet 'solani' may indicate an association with Solanum (nightshade ), a pattern common in Exomalopsis species which often exhibit -specific naming. However, the actual ecological relationship requires verification beyond nomenclatural inference.
Data limitations
This has minimal published biological information. iNaturalist records (11 observations) and basic taxonomic databases constitute the primary available sources. No peer-reviewed studies of its biology, , or status were found in the provided context.