Coelioxys slossoni arenicola
Crawford, 1914
Coelioxys slossoni arenicola is a of kleptoparasitic in the Megachilidae, described by Crawford in 1914. Like other members of the Coelioxys, this subspecies is a (cuckoo bee) that exploits the nest provisions of bees rather than constructing its own nests. The subspecies epithet 'arenicola' suggests an association with sandy . It occurs in Middle America and North America based on distribution records.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Coelioxys slossoni arenicola: //ˌsiːliˈɒksɪs ˌslɒˈsoʊnaɪ əˌrɛnɪˈkoʊlə//
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Habitat
Sandy , as indicated by the epithet 'arenicola' (from Latin 'arena' meaning sand, and '-cola' meaning dweller).
Distribution
Middle America and North America.
Behavior
As a member of the Coelioxys, this exhibits kleptoparasitic . Females enter nests to lay in provisioned ; the resulting larvae destroy the host egg or larva and consume the pollen and nectar stores.
Ecological Role
of other bees, specifically targeting members of the Megachilidae (leafcutter and mason bees). Coelioxys are known to parasitize Megachile and related .