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Ptilothrix
''Ptilothrix'' is a genus within the tribe Emphorini of the family Apidae (bumblebees, euglossines, honeybees, stingless bees). Bees of this genus can range from . ''Ptilothrix'' species are solitary, ground-nesting bees. These bees have especially prominent hairs in the scopae of their hind legs, to help gather pollen to provision their nests. ''Ptilothrix'' species specialize on certain families of plants for their pollen, including the families Malvaceae, Convolvulaceae, Onagraceae, Cactaceae, Pontederiaceae, and Asteraceae. The genus is found in the New World, with species ranging across the Americas. Species The genus contains these species:Ptilothrix
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Ptilothrix Fructifera
''Ptilothrix'' is a genus within the tribe (biology), tribe Emphorini of the Family (biology), family Apidae (bumblebees, euglossines, honeybees, stingless bees). Bees of this genus can range from . ''Ptilothrix'' species are solitary, ground-nesting bees. These bees have especially prominent hairs in the Scopa (biology), scopae of their hind legs, to help gather pollen to provision their nests. ''Ptilothrix'' species specialize on certain families of plants for their pollen, including the families Malvaceae, Convolvulaceae, Onagraceae, Cactus, Cactaceae, Pontederiaceae, and Asteraceae. The genus is found in the New World, with species ranging across the Americas. Species The genus contains these species:Ptilothrix
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.
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Ptilothrix Corrientium
''Ptilothrix'' is a genus within the tribe Emphorini of the family Apidae (bumblebees, euglossines, honeybees, stingless bees). Bees of this genus can range from . ''Ptilothrix'' species are solitary, ground-nesting bees. These bees have especially prominent hairs in the scopae of their hind legs, to help gather pollen to provision their nests. ''Ptilothrix'' species specialize on certain families of plants for their pollen, including the families Malvaceae, Convolvulaceae, Onagraceae, Cactaceae, Pontederiaceae, and Asteraceae. The genus is found in the New World, with species ranging across the Americas. Species The genus contains these species:Ptilothrix
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Ptilothrix Bombiformis
''Ptilothrix bombiformis'', known generally as the hibiscus bee or eastern digger bee, is a species of chimney bee in the family Apidae Apidae is the largest family within the superfamily Apoidea, containing at least 5700 species of bees. The family includes some of the most commonly seen bees, including bumblebees and honey bees, but also includes stingless bees (also used for .... It is found in Central America and North America. References Further reading * Apinae Articles created by Qbugbot Insects described in 1878 {{Apinae-stub ...
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