Protosmia rubifloris
(Cockerell, 1898)
Prong-faced Slender-Mason
Protosmia rubifloris is a small in the Megachilidae, commonly known as the Prong-faced Slender-Mason. It belongs to the Protosmia, a group of slender-bodied bees that construct nests using mud or plant resins. The occurs across Central and North America. As with other megachilids, females carry pollen on the underside of the rather than on the legs.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Protosmia rubifloris: /proʊˈtɒzmiə ˌruːbɪˈflɔːrɪs/
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Distribution
Central America and North America. GBIF records confirm presence in both Middle America and North America.
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Nomenclature
The was described by Theodore Dru Alison Cockerell in 1898. The specific epithet 'rubifloris' likely references Rubus (raspberry/blackberry) flowers, suggesting a possible floral association, though this has not been verified in published sources.