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- A new species of the rare bee genus Chlerogelloides, named Chlerogelloides nexosasp. n., is introduced, highlighting its unique features compared to the existing species.
- The new species shares similarities with Chlerogelloides femoralis, but can be differentiated by its male terminalia, which resembles that of another species, Chlerogelloides simplex.
- Additional information on male characteristics, relationships within the genus, and a key for species identification, along with observations on specific flower species associated with the bees, are also included.
Article Abstract
A third species of the rare augochlorine bee genus Chlerogelloides Engel et al. (Halictinae, Augochlorini) is described and figured. Chlerogelloides nexosasp. n. is most similar to the type species, Chlerogelloides femoralis Engel et al., in that both have modified midlegs in the males. The former, however, can be distinguished on the basis of its terminalia, which in some respects more closely resembles those of Chlerogelloides simplex Engel and Brooks. Brief comments on the secondary features of males and relationships of the genus are provided. A key to the species of the genus is provided and floral records of Cordia nodosa Lam. (Boraginaceae) and Gonzalagunia dicocca Cham. & Schltdl. (Rubiaceae) are noted.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3345793 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.185.2551 | DOI Listing |
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