Megachile pruina nigropinguis
Mitchell, 1937
Megachile pruina nigropinguis is a of leafcutter described by Mitchell in 1937. As a member of the Megachile, it shares the characteristic of cutting leaf fragments to construct nest . The subspecies is classified within the , a group of solitary bees known for carrying pollen on scopal hairs located on the underside of the rather than on the hind legs.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Megachile pruina nigropinguis: //ˌmɛɡəˈkaɪli pruˈiːnə nɪˌɡroʊˈpɪŋɡwɪs//
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Distribution
North America
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- Catalogue of Life
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