Chelostoma philadelphi

(Robertson, 1891)

Mock-orange Scissor Bee

Chelostoma philadelphi is a small solitary in the Megachilidae, commonly known as the Mock-orange Scissor Bee. The is native to North America and has been documented in the northeastern United States, including Vermont. Its and nesting have been formally described, though detailed ecological data remain limited. The species belongs to a of scissor bees characterized by specialized nesting habits.

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Chelostoma philadelphi, U, face, Towson, MD 2012-10-12-09.28 (8097153485) by USGS Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Laboratory from Beltsville, USA. Used under a Public domain license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Chelostoma philadelphi: //kəˈlɒstəˌmə ˌfɪləˈdɛlfi//

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Identification

As a member of Chelostoma, this likely exhibits the -typical scissor-like used for cutting leaf or petal pieces for nest construction. However, specific diagnostic features distinguishing C. philadelphi from are not documented in available sources. Formal identification requires examination of microscopic morphological characters.

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Distribution

Documented from North America, with confirmed records from Vermont, United States. The ' broader range within North America requires further verification.

Life Cycle

and mature larva have been formally described. Nesting has been documented, though specific details are not provided in available sources. Complete developmental sequence and remain unreported.

Behavior

Nesting has been observed and documented in scientific literature. Like other megachilid bees, females likely construct nests using cut plant material, though specific nesting substrates for this are not confirmed.

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Taxonomic History

Originally described as Heriades philadelphi by Robertson in 1891, later transferred to Chelostoma. The subgenus Prochelostoma has been applied to this in some treatments.

Data Limitations

Most ecological and behavioral information for this is not available in accessible literature. The formal description of stages suggests focused taxonomic study, but broader natural history documentation appears lacking.