Michanthidium almeidai, a new species from northeastern Brazil (Hymenoptera, Megachilinae).

ABSTRACT: A new species of Michanthidium Urban (Hymenoptera, Megachilinae)is described and figured from Sergipe and Bahia States, northeastern Brazil. An identification key, illustrations, and a distribution map for the three species of the genus are presented. The male genitalia of Michanthidium almeidaisp. n. and Michanthidium albitarse are illustrated and compared for the first time.

SUBMITTER: Urban D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3208434 | biostudies-literature | 2011

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature