Nomia angustitibialis
Ribble, 1965
Canyon Nomia
Nomia angustitibialis is a of ground-nesting in the , described by Ribble in 1965. The species is known from Middle America and North America. As a member of the Nomia, it shares the group's characteristic nesting biology in soil, though specific details of its remain poorly documented compared to the well-studied Nomia melanderi.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nomia angustitibialis: //ˈnoʊ.mi.ə æŋˌɡʌs.tɪˈtɪb.iˌæl.ɪs//
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Identification
Nomia angustitibialis can be distinguished from by its narrow , as indicated by the specific epithet 'angustitibialis' (Latin: narrow tibia). Detailed diagnostic features distinguishing it from other Nomia require examination of morphological characters not fully described in available sources.
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Distribution
Middle America and North America. Distribution records indicate presence in both regions, though specific countries or localities are not documented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Nomia melanderiBoth are ground-nesting in the Nomia, but N. melanderi is distinguished by its intensively managed in agricultural settings and its role as a commercial alfalfa , whereas N. angustitibialis lacks documented agricultural use.
- Nomia nevadensisShares the Nomia and ground-nesting habit, but differs in distribution and specific morphological characters; N. angustitibialis is distinguished by its narrow .
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Taxonomic note
The epithet 'angustitibialis' refers to the narrow , a morphological character used in its original description by Ribble (1965). The Nomia belongs to the Nomiinae within , a group of often called 'alkali bees' due to their association with saline or alkaline soils in some species.
Data availability
Nomia angustitibialis is notably data-deficient compared to N. melanderi, which has been extensively studied due to its economic importance in alfalfa . Only two iNaturalist observations were recorded as of the source date, suggesting it may be genuinely rare, under-collected, or restricted to specific not frequently surveyed.