Tribe Osmiini

Genus Ashmeadiella Cockerell, 1 taxa

Subgenus Ashmeadiella Cockerell

This genus has small (3.5-9.5mm) robust nonmetallic species. Males are quite distinctive in the four-toothed tergum 6 and features of the sterna. Nests are typically made in preexisting holes in wood or stems. May occupy trap nests.

Megachilidae: Ashmeadiella floridana Robertson

County Records: Levy, Putnam, (also known from Thomas County, GA)

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Locations: Ordway-Swisher Biological Station

Dates: April - July

Plants: Lupinus

Notes: Found from NC to Florida. This species represents the only SE species of Ashmediella which are much more diverse in the western US. Appears to be oligolectic based on the limited floral records in Mitchell.

Female

Dorsal Habitus
Face
Mandibles Clypeus
Vertex Scutum Scutellum
Petiole
Abdomen Dorsal Side
Terminal Segments - Dorsal View
Lateral Habitus
Omaulus
Gena Pleura
Abdomen Lateral Side
Terminal Segments - Lateral View
Ventral Habitus
Head - Ventral View
Head Thorax - Ventral View
Sterna
Terminal Segments - Ventral View
Wing