Mexalictus arizonensis
Eickwort, 1978
Arizona mexalictus
Mexalictus arizonensis, commonly known as the Arizona mexalictus, is a of sweat in the . It is a small, solitary bee to the southwestern United States. The species was described by Eickwort in 1978 and is one of the few members of the Mexalictus, a group of bees restricted to North America. Like other halictids, it is likely a , though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Mexalictus arizonensis: //ˌmɛksəlɪkˈtus ˌærɪzoʊˈnɛnsɪs//
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Distribution
Southwestern United States, specifically Arizona and adjacent regions. Records indicate presence in North America with confirmed occurrence in Arizona.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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