Paranthidium jugatorium
(Say, 1824)
Sunflower Burrowing-Resin bee
Paranthidium jugatorium is a resin in the , commonly known as the Sunflower Burrowing-Resin bee. It is to North and Central America, with records spanning from the southwestern United States through Mexico. The belongs to the tribe Anthidiini, a group known for constructing nests using resins and other materials. Four are recognized, differing in geographic distribution and minor morphological traits.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Paranthidium jugatorium: /pəˈrænθɪdiəm jʌɡəˈtɔːriəm/
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Distribution
North America and Central America. Documented occurrences include the Mexican states of Sonora, Sinaloa, Durango, Zacatecas, Jalisco, Michoacán, México (including Ciudad de México), and Chihuahua. The ' range extends northward into the southwestern United States.
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Subspecies
Four are recognized: Paranthidium jugatorium jugatorium (Say, 1824), the nominate subspecies; Paranthidium jugatorium butleri Snelling, 1962; Paranthidium jugatorium lepidum (Cresson, 1878); and Paranthidium jugatorium perpictum (Cockerell, 1898).
Observations
iNaturalist records 775 observations of this , indicating it is moderately well-documented by citizen scientists.