Ptiloglossa Latecalcarata
''Ptiloglossa'' is a small genus of bees within the family Colletidae, endemic to the Americas. ''Ptiloglossa'' is one of the most common nocturnal groups of colletids. Distribution The species of ''Ptiloglossa'' are most diverse (over 50 species) in South America and Central America. Three species, ''Ptiloglossa arizonensis'', '' P. jonesi'', and '' P. mexicana'', occur in the Southwestern United States. Description ''Ptiloglossa'' consists of generally large, hairy species which are temporally-specialized crepuscular pollinators. They have greatly enlarged ocelli to assist them in flying under very low light levels. Life History They are active only at sundown ( vespertine) or more typically at pre-dawn ( matinal). They often utilize a pollen-extraction behavior known as buzz pollination. Like most colletids, these bees have liquid larval provisions sealed inside a membranous, cellophane-like cell lining, and it is believed that yeasts in the liquid may act as the prima ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Frederick Smith (entomologist)
Frederick Smith (30 December 1805 – 16 February 1879) was a British entomologist who worked at the zoology department of the British Museum from 1849, specialising in the Hymenoptera. Smith was born near York to William Smith and went to school at Leeds. He then studied under landscape engraver W.B. Cooke along with his nephew William Edward Shuckard. Together they took an interest in insects, especially the ants and bees. In 1841, following the death of William Bainbridge, he became a curator of the collections and the library of the Entomological Society of London. As an engraver he produced copies based on the works of Turner, Constable and David Roberts. He also worked with Gray arranging Hymenoptera in the British Museum. In 1849 he succeeded Edward Doubleday as a member of the zoologicy department. He then gave up his art work but produced the plates for Wollaston's ''Insecta Maderensia'' (1854) and for papers in the Transactions of the Entomological Society. In 1875, h ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ptiloglossa Aculeata
''Ptiloglossa'' is a small genus of bees within the family Colletidae, endemic to the Americas. ''Ptiloglossa'' is one of the most common nocturnal groups of colletids. Distribution The species of ''Ptiloglossa'' are most diverse (over 50 species) in South America and Central America. Three species, '' Ptiloglossa arizonensis'', '' P. jonesi'', and '' P. mexicana'', occur in the Southwestern United States. Description ''Ptiloglossa'' consists of generally large, hairy species which are temporally-specialized crepuscular pollinators. They have greatly enlarged ocelli to assist them in flying under very low light levels. Life History They are active only at sundown (vespertine) or more typically at pre-dawn (matinal). They often utilize a pollen-extraction behavior known as buzz pollination. Like most colletids, these bees have liquid larval provisions sealed inside a membranous, cellophane-like cell lining, and it is believed that yeasts in the liquid may act as the primary prote ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ptiloglossa Fassli
''Ptiloglossa'' is a small genus of bees within the family Colletidae, endemic to the Americas. ''Ptiloglossa'' is one of the most common nocturnal groups of colletids. Distribution The species of ''Ptiloglossa'' are most diverse (over 50 species) in South America and Central America. Three species, '' Ptiloglossa arizonensis'', '' P. jonesi'', and '' P. mexicana'', occur in the Southwestern United States. Description ''Ptiloglossa'' consists of generally large, hairy species which are temporally-specialized crepuscular pollinators. They have greatly enlarged ocelli to assist them in flying under very low light levels. Life History They are active only at sundown (vespertine) or more typically at pre-dawn (matinal). They often utilize a pollen-extraction behavior known as buzz pollination. Like most colletids, these bees have liquid larval provisions sealed inside a membranous, cellophane-like cell lining, and it is believed that yeasts in the liquid may act as the primary prote ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ptiloglossa Eximia
''Ptiloglossa'' is a small genus of bees within the family Colletidae, endemic to the Americas. ''Ptiloglossa'' is one of the most common nocturnal groups of colletids. Distribution The species of ''Ptiloglossa'' are most diverse (over 50 species) in South America and Central America. Three species, '' Ptiloglossa arizonensis'', '' P. jonesi'', and '' P. mexicana'', occur in the Southwestern United States. Description ''Ptiloglossa'' consists of generally large, hairy species which are temporally-specialized crepuscular pollinators. They have greatly enlarged ocelli to assist them in flying under very low light levels. Life History They are active only at sundown (vespertine) or more typically at pre-dawn (matinal). They often utilize a pollen-extraction behavior known as buzz pollination. Like most colletids, these bees have liquid larval provisions sealed inside a membranous, cellophane-like cell lining, and it is believed that yeasts in the liquid may act as the primary prote ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ptiloglossa Eburnea
''Ptiloglossa'' is a small genus of bees within the family Colletidae, endemic to the Americas. ''Ptiloglossa'' is one of the most common nocturnal groups of colletids. Distribution The species of ''Ptiloglossa'' are most diverse (over 50 species) in South America and Central America. Three species, '' Ptiloglossa arizonensis'', '' P. jonesi'', and '' P. mexicana'', occur in the Southwestern United States. Description ''Ptiloglossa'' consists of generally large, hairy species which are temporally-specialized crepuscular pollinators. They have greatly enlarged ocelli to assist them in flying under very low light levels. Life History They are active only at sundown (vespertine) or more typically at pre-dawn (matinal). They often utilize a pollen-extraction behavior known as buzz pollination. Like most colletids, these bees have liquid larval provisions sealed inside a membranous, cellophane-like cell lining, and it is believed that yeasts in the liquid may act as the primary prote ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ptiloglossa Ducalis
''Ptiloglossa'' is a small genus of bees within the family Colletidae, endemic to the Americas. ''Ptiloglossa'' is one of the most common nocturnal groups of colletids. Distribution The species of ''Ptiloglossa'' are most diverse (over 50 species) in South America and Central America. Three species, '' Ptiloglossa arizonensis'', '' P. jonesi'', and '' P. mexicana'', occur in the Southwestern United States. Description ''Ptiloglossa'' consists of generally large, hairy species which are temporally-specialized crepuscular pollinators. They have greatly enlarged ocelli to assist them in flying under very low light levels. Life History They are active only at sundown (vespertine) or more typically at pre-dawn (matinal). They often utilize a pollen-extraction behavior known as buzz pollination. Like most colletids, these bees have liquid larval provisions sealed inside a membranous, cellophane-like cell lining, and it is believed that yeasts in the liquid may act as the primary prote ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ptiloglossa Dubia
''Ptiloglossa'' is a small genus of bees within the family Colletidae, endemic to the Americas. ''Ptiloglossa'' is one of the most common nocturnal groups of colletids. Distribution The species of ''Ptiloglossa'' are most diverse (over 50 species) in South America and Central America. Three species, '' Ptiloglossa arizonensis'', '' P. jonesi'', and '' P. mexicana'', occur in the Southwestern United States. Description ''Ptiloglossa'' consists of generally large, hairy species which are temporally-specialized crepuscular pollinators. They have greatly enlarged ocelli to assist them in flying under very low light levels. Life History They are active only at sundown (vespertine) or more typically at pre-dawn (matinal). They often utilize a pollen-extraction behavior known as buzz pollination. Like most colletids, these bees have liquid larval provisions sealed inside a membranous, cellophane-like cell lining, and it is believed that yeasts in the liquid may act as the primary prote ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ptiloglossa Decora
''Ptiloglossa'' is a small genus of bees within the family Colletidae, endemic to the Americas. ''Ptiloglossa'' is one of the most common nocturnal groups of colletids. Distribution The species of ''Ptiloglossa'' are most diverse (over 50 species) in South America and Central America. Three species, '' Ptiloglossa arizonensis'', '' P. jonesi'', and '' P. mexicana'', occur in the Southwestern United States. Description ''Ptiloglossa'' consists of generally large, hairy species which are temporally-specialized crepuscular pollinators. They have greatly enlarged ocelli to assist them in flying under very low light levels. Life History They are active only at sundown (vespertine) or more typically at pre-dawn (matinal). They often utilize a pollen-extraction behavior known as buzz pollination. Like most colletids, these bees have liquid larval provisions sealed inside a membranous, cellophane-like cell lining, and it is believed that yeasts in the liquid may act as the primary prote ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ptiloglossa Decipiens
''Ptiloglossa'' is a small genus of bees within the family Colletidae, endemic to the Americas. ''Ptiloglossa'' is one of the most common nocturnal groups of colletids. Distribution The species of ''Ptiloglossa'' are most diverse (over 50 species) in South America and Central America. Three species, '' Ptiloglossa arizonensis'', '' P. jonesi'', and '' P. mexicana'', occur in the Southwestern United States. Description ''Ptiloglossa'' consists of generally large, hairy species which are temporally-specialized crepuscular pollinators. They have greatly enlarged ocelli to assist them in flying under very low light levels. Life History They are active only at sundown (vespertine) or more typically at pre-dawn (matinal). They often utilize a pollen-extraction behavior known as buzz pollination. Like most colletids, these bees have liquid larval provisions sealed inside a membranous, cellophane-like cell lining, and it is believed that yeasts in the liquid may act as the primary prote ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ptiloglossa Cyaniventris
''Ptiloglossa'' is a small genus of bees within the family Colletidae, endemic to the Americas. ''Ptiloglossa'' is one of the most common nocturnal groups of colletids. Distribution The species of ''Ptiloglossa'' are most diverse (over 50 species) in South America and Central America. Three species, '' Ptiloglossa arizonensis'', '' P. jonesi'', and '' P. mexicana'', occur in the Southwestern United States. Description ''Ptiloglossa'' consists of generally large, hairy species which are temporally-specialized crepuscular pollinators. They have greatly enlarged ocelli to assist them in flying under very low light levels. Life History They are active only at sundown (vespertine) or more typically at pre-dawn (matinal). They often utilize a pollen-extraction behavior known as buzz pollination. Like most colletids, these bees have liquid larval provisions sealed inside a membranous, cellophane-like cell lining, and it is believed that yeasts in the liquid may act as the primary prote ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ptiloglossa Costaricana
''Ptiloglossa'' is a small genus of bees within the family Colletidae, endemic to the Americas. ''Ptiloglossa'' is one of the most common nocturnal groups of colletids. Distribution The species of ''Ptiloglossa'' are most diverse (over 50 species) in South America and Central America. Three species, '' Ptiloglossa arizonensis'', '' P. jonesi'', and '' P. mexicana'', occur in the Southwestern United States. Description ''Ptiloglossa'' consists of generally large, hairy species which are temporally-specialized crepuscular pollinators. They have greatly enlarged ocelli to assist them in flying under very low light levels. Life History They are active only at sundown (vespertine) or more typically at pre-dawn (matinal). They often utilize a pollen-extraction behavior known as buzz pollination. Like most colletids, these bees have liquid larval provisions sealed inside a membranous, cellophane-like cell lining, and it is believed that yeasts in the liquid may act as the primary prote ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ptiloglossa Concinna
''Ptiloglossa'' is a small genus of bees within the family Colletidae, endemic to the Americas. ''Ptiloglossa'' is one of the most common nocturnal groups of colletids. Distribution The species of ''Ptiloglossa'' are most diverse (over 50 species) in South America and Central America. Three species, '' Ptiloglossa arizonensis'', '' P. jonesi'', and '' P. mexicana'', occur in the Southwestern United States. Description ''Ptiloglossa'' consists of generally large, hairy species which are temporally-specialized crepuscular pollinators. They have greatly enlarged ocelli to assist them in flying under very low light levels. Life History They are active only at sundown (vespertine) or more typically at pre-dawn (matinal). They often utilize a pollen-extraction behavior known as buzz pollination. Like most colletids, these bees have liquid larval provisions sealed inside a membranous, cellophane-like cell lining, and it is believed that yeasts in the liquid may act as the primary prote ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |