Megachile exilis parexilis
Mitchell, 1937
Megachile exilis parexilis is a of leafcutter bee described by Mitchell in 1937. As a member of the Megachile, it shares the characteristic of cutting leaf or petal pieces to construct nest chambers. The subspecies is recognized as accepted in taxonomic databases, with distribution records indicating presence in Middle America and North America. No specific ecological or behavioral studies of this subspecies have been documented in the available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Megachile exilis parexilis: //ˌmɛɡəˈkaɪli ɛɡˈzaɪlɪs pærɛɡˈzaɪlɪs//
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Distribution
Middle America; North America. Distribution records indicate presence in these regions, though specific locality data within these broad geographic areas is not documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic Status
The was described by Mitchell in 1937. It is listed as accepted in both GBIF and Catalogue of Life databases. No iNaturalist observations have been recorded for this subspecies.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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