Hexantheda missionica Ogloblin, 1948
Male lateral view (MLP) Photo: M.Lucia
Geographic distribution
Distribution
Solitary bees, soil excavators
- Argentina
- Formosa
- Misiones
Other distribution
Brazil
All known species of Hexantheda are thought to specialize on plants belonging to Petunia or its close relative Calibrachoa (Solanaceae)
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