Osmia dakotensis
Michener, 1937
Osmia dakotensis is a solitary in the Megachilidae, described by Michener in 1937. It is native to North America. As a , it likely nests in pre-existing cavities and uses mud to construct . Beyond its taxonomic placement and geographic distribution, specific biological details remain poorly documented in available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Osmia dakotensis: //ˈɒs.mi.ə ˌdæ.koʊˈtɛn.sɪs//
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Distribution
North America. Specific range boundaries and preferences within this region are not well documented.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
- Sharing Research About BOB | Bug Squad
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