Megachile discorhina
Cockerell, 1924
Megachile discorhina is a of leafcutter bee in the Megachilidae, described by Theodore Dru Alison Cockerell in 1924. As a member of the Megachile, it belongs to a group of solitary bees known for cutting leaf fragments to construct nest . The species is accepted as valid in major taxonomic databases including GBIF and Catalogue of Life. Specific details about its , distribution, and remain poorly documented in readily accessible sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Megachile discorhina: //mɛɡəˈkaɪliː dɪskoʊˈraɪnə//
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Distribution
Distribution records from GBIF indicate presence in Middle America and North America, though specific countries or regions are not detailed in available sources.
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Taxonomic status
Accepted as a valid in GBIF and Catalogue of Life, with authorship Cockerell, 1924. No iNaturalist observations are currently recorded.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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