Xylocopa micheneri

Hurd, 1978

Michener's Carpenter Bee

Xylocopa micheneri is a in the Apidae, described by Hurd in 1978. The species is distributed across Central America and North America. Two are recognized: X. m. micheneri and X. m. decipiens. As a member of the Xylocopa, it shares the characteristic wood-nesting of carpenter bees, though specific biological details for this species remain limited in published literature.

Xylocopa (Stenoxylocopa) micheneri micheneri by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Xylocopa (Stenoxylocopa) micheneri micheneri by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Xylocopa (Stenoxylocopa) micheneri micheneri by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Xylocopa micheneri: //zaɪˈlɒkəpə maɪˈkɛnəri//

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Distribution

Central America and North America. GBIF records indicate presence in Middle America and North America.

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Subspecies

Two are recognized: Xylocopa micheneri micheneri Hurd, 1978 and Xylocopa micheneri decipiens Hurd, 1978

Nomenclature

Named in honor of Charles D. Michener, a prominent hymenopterist and authority on bees

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