Osmia texana

Cresson, 1872

Texas Mason Bee, Texas osmia

Osmia texana, commonly known as the Texas , is a solitary in the . It is to Central America and North America. As a member of the Osmia, it is a cavity-nesting bee that uses mud to construct and seal its nest . Like other mason bees, it is a of flowering plants, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited in available literature.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Osmia texana: /ˈɒz.mi.ə tɛkˈsɑː.nə/

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Distribution

Central America and North America. Distribution records from GBIF indicate presence in Middle America and North America.

Ecological Role

As a member of the Osmia, O. texana functions as a of flowering plants. are generally considered efficient pollinators due to their method of carrying pollen on the underside of their () rather than on their legs, resulting in more frequent pollen transfer between flowers.

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Taxonomic note

The was described by Ezra Townsend Cresson in 1872. The epithet 'texana' refers to Texas, suggesting the locality or region of original description.

Data limitations

Despite being a described with a recognized geographic range, specific biological and ecological information for Osmia texana appears sparse in published literature. Most available information comes from taxonomic databases rather than ecological studies.