Alysson melleus
Say, 1837
Alysson melleus is a solitary in the Crabronidae ( Bembicinae). It is one of several North American in the Alysson, which belongs to the tribe Alyssontini. The species was described by Thomas Say in 1837 and has been documented in Canada and the United States.
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How to pronounce Alysson melleus: /əˈlɪsən ˈmɛliəs/
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Distribution
North America; recorded from Canada (Manitoba) and the United States.
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Taxonomic Note
placement has varied historically; the has been classified under Bembicidae in some treatments (e.g., Wikipedia) but is currently placed in Crabronidae ( Bembicinae) in modern classifications such as Catalogue of Life.
Specimen Holdings
The is represented in the UCR Entomology Research Museum collection among curated Bembicidae holdings.