Colletes simulans nevadensis
Swenk, 1908
Colletes simulans nevadensis is a of polyester in the . Like other members of the Colletes, it is a solitary ground-nesting bee. The subspecies was described by Swenk in 1908. Information specific to this subspecies is limited in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Colletes simulans nevadensis: /kɔˈlɛtiːz sɪˈmjʊˌlænz nɛvəˈdɛnsɪs/
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Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from Vermont, United States. The epithet "nevadensis" suggests an association with the Nevada region, though precise range boundaries require further documentation.
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Taxonomic Note
This is part of the Colletes simulans . Subspecific distinctions within Colletes often require detailed morphological examination and may be based on subtle geographic variation.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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