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Svastra obliqua obliqua (Say, 1837)

Properties

Scientific Name: Svastra obliqua obliqua (Say, 1837)

Common Name: Svastra obliqua obliqua

Taxonomy

Macrocera obliqua Say, 1837

Melissodes caliginosa Cresson, 1878 [subspecies]

Melissodes obliqua var expurgata Cockerell, 1925 [subspecies]

Sociality: Solitary
Nesting: Ground
Pollen Specialization: Broad Oligolecty
Wintering Stage: Mature Larva

Crop Preference: Not Available
Non Crop Preference: Not Available

Distribution: Ontario
Ecozone: Mixwood Plains

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