Species status and new distribution records for Lithurgus huberi (Hymenoptera, Megachilidae, Lithurginae)

By

Gonzalez, Victor H.
Engel, Michael S.
Lucia, Mariano
Alvarez, Leopoldo

Type

Article

Date of Publication

2013

Original Publication

Journal of Hymenoptera research

Volume

30

Pages

13-18

Subjects

Anthophila, bees, Apoidea, wood-boring bees

Contributed by

Pensoft Publishers

Language

English

Published by

Washington, D.C International Society of Hymenopterists

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.30.4018

 

Abstract

Notes are provided on the morphology of males and females of the enigmatic Lithurgus huberi Ducke (Lithurginae: Lithurgini), a species historically believed to have been introduced into South America from Asia and to be a possible synonym of the more widespread L. atratus Smith. Distinctive differences are documented between L. huberi and L. atratus, perhaps indicative of separate species. In addition, we provide new records of L. huberi in Argentina and Paraguay.