Megachile nivalis
Friese, 1903
Megachile nivalis is a of leafcutter bee in the Megachilidae, described by Friese in 1903. Current taxonomic treatment considers this name a synonym of Megachile lapponica. The species belongs to a large of solitary bees known for cutting leaf segments to line their nest cavities. As with other Megachile species, females construct individual provisioned with pollen and nectar.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Megachile nivalis: //ˌmɛɡəˈkaɪli nɪˈvælɪs//
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Distribution
Records indicate presence in Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China), North America, and Southern Asia. Specific localities within these regions are not documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic Status
Megachile nivalis is currently treated as a synonym of Megachile lapponica Friese, 1905 according to Catalogue of Life and GBIF. The original description by Friese in 1903 predates the accepted name by two years, but M. lapponica has been conserved as the valid name.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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