Dufourea oenotherae
Timberlake, 1939
Dufourea oenotherae is a of short-faced in the , described by Timberlake in 1939. The specific epithet 'oenotherae' indicates an association with evening primrose (Oenothera), suggesting a specialized relationship. Members of the Dufourea are typically oligolectic, pollen from a narrow range of host plants. The species is known from North America.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
North America; records indicate presence in the United States.
Ecological Role
Likely functions as a of its , Oenothera (evening primrose), based on the epithet and typical of Dufourea species.