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Melitoma taurea
mallow bee, Morning Glory Turret Bee
Melitoma taurea, commonly known as the mallow bee or Morning Glory Turret Bee, is a solitary bee species in the family Apidae. It belongs to the chimney bee group, known for constructing distinctive turret-like nest entrances. The species is notable for possessing an exceptionally long proboscis that extends to the abdomen even when folded. It occurs across North America and has been documented in parts of Central and South America.