Megachile sidalceae
Cockerell, 1897
Megachile sidalceae is a of leafcutter bee in the Megachilidae, described by Theodore Dru Alison Cockerell in 1897. Like other members of the Megachile, it is a solitary . The species name 'sidalceae' suggests a possible association with plants in the genus Sidalcea (mallow family), though this relationship has not been confirmed in the available literature. The species has been recorded in North America and Middle America, with 90 observations documented on iNaturalist.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Megachile sidalceae: /ˌmɛɡəˈkaɪli sɪˈdælsi.i/
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Distribution
Recorded from North America and Middle America. Distribution records indicate presence in both regions, though specific countries or localities are not detailed in available sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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