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Redescriptions of some types of neotropical species described by Friese (Apoidea, Anthophoridae): II. species removed from the genus Tetrapedia Klug

The following species of Friese's Tetrapedia are removed from this genus to Paratetrapedia pallidipennis (Friese, 1899), Paratetrapedia flaviventris (Friese, 1899). Xanthopedia iheringii (Friese, 1899) and Lissopedia globulosa (Friese, 1899). When necessary lectotypes are proposed and redescriptions provided. Paratetrapedia (Xanthopedia) tricolor Michener & Moure, 1957, is considered a synonym of Xanthopedia iheringii, and Arhysoceble melampoda Moure, 1948, of Arhysoceble picta (Friese, 1899). These specimens belong to the Zoologisches Museum der Humboldt Universität, Berlin.

Apoidea; Paraletrapediini; Paratetrapedia; Xanthopedia; Lissopedia; Arhysocehle; Neotropical


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