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. See more 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 See more These 55 species belong to the genus Ptiloglossa: • Ptiloglossa absurdipes Friese, 1908 • Ptiloglossa … See more • Bees−related topics • Colletidae genera and species • Hymenoptera of North America • Hymenoptera of South America See more 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. See more 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. … See more • Arnett, Ross H. Jr. (2000). American Insects: A Handbook of the Insects of America North of Mexico (2nd ed.). CRC Press. ISBN 978-0-8493-0212-1. • Krombein, Karl V.; Hurd Jr., Paul D. Jr.; Smith, David R.; Burks, B.D., eds. (1979). "Catalog of Hymenoptera in America North of Mexico" See more WebPages for logged out editors learn more

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WebOct 9, 2008 · Ptiloglossa eximia : Source: World Bee Checklist Project - update 2008-09, manuscript (version 10/09/2008) Acquired: 2008 : Notes: John Ascher, Connal Eardley, … WebPtiloglossa Smith, 1853 Taxonomic Serial No.: 634297 (Download Help) Ptiloglossa TSN 634297 Taxonomy and Nomenclature Kingdom: Animalia : Taxonomic Rank: Genus : … look up weather on specific day

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Webtended for both Bombus and Ptiloglossa on virgin flowers. Greater numbers of intrafloral buzzes and numbers of times bees groomed pollen and packed it into their scopae while still on the flower were also more frequent at virgin versus experimental flowers. Flowers with glued androecia re-ceived uniformly brief visits from Bombus and Ptiloglossa WebDistribution. The species of Ptiloglossa are most diverse (over 50 species) in South America and Central America. Three species, Ptiloglossa arizonensis, P. jonesi, and P. … WebCreatures » Cellular Organisms » Eukaryotes » Opisthokonts » Animals » Bilateria » Protostomes » Ecdysozoans » Arthropods » Pancrustacea » Hexapods » Insects » … look up weather on past dates