Osmia ribifloris biedermannii
Michener, 1936
Osmia ribifloris biedermannii is a of in the . The parent O. ribifloris has been developed as a commercially managed of highbush blueberry. As a member of the Osmia, it exhibits solitary nesting in pre-existing cavities and provisions with pollen. This subspecies was described by Michener in 1936.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Osmia ribifloris biedermannii: //ˈɒsmɪə ˌraɪbɪˈflɔːrɪs ˌbiːdərˈmɑːni.aɪ//
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Distribution
Middle America and North America. Distribution records indicate presence in both regions.
More Details
Parent Species Commercial Use
The parent Osmia ribifloris has been developed as a commercially managed of highbush blueberry, indicating potential economic relevance for this .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
- Sharing Research About BOB | Bug Squad
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