Taxonomy Profile: Melissodes (Latreille 1829)

Melissodes: Taxonomy and Nomenclature
Kingdom:
Animalia
Taxonomic Rank:
Genus
Synonym(s):
Common Name(s):
Taxonomic Status:
Current Standing:
valid
Data Quality Indicators:
Record Credibility Rating:
TWG standards met
Melissodes: References
Expert(s):
Expert:
John S. Ascher, PhD
Notes:
Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore
Reference for:
Melissodes
Source(s):
Source:
Hymenoptera Name Server version 1.5 19.xii.2007
Acquired:
2018-05-28
Notes:
https://hns.osu.edu/
Reference for:
Melissodes
Source:
Discover Life bee species guide and world checklist - Draft-54
Acquired:
2020-02-01
Notes:
Ascher, J. S. and J. Pickering. 01 February, 2020. Discover Life bee species guide and world checklist (Hymenoptera: Apoidea: Anthophila). http://www.discoverlife.org/mp/20q?guide=Apoidea_species
Reference for:
Melissodes
Publication(s):
Author(s)/Editor(s):
Michener, Charles D.
Publication Date (Listed/Actual):
2000-01-01 / 2000-01-01
Article/Chapter Title:
Journal/Book Name, Vol. No.:
The Bees of the World
Page(s):
xiv + 913
Publisher:
The Johns Hopkins University Press
Publication Place:
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
ISBN/ISSN:
0-8018-6133-0/
Notes:
Reference for:
Melissodes
Author(s)/Editor(s):
Michener, Charles D.
Publication Date (Listed/Actual):
2007-01-01 / 2007-01-01
Article/Chapter Title:
Journal/Book Name, Vol. No.:
The Bees of the World, Second Edition
Page(s):
xvi + 953
Publisher:
The Johns Hopkins University Press
Publication Place:
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
ISBN/ISSN:
0-8018-8573-6/
Notes:
Reference for:
Melissodes
Melissodes: Geographic Information
Geographic Division:
Jurisdiction/Origin:
Melissodes: Comments
Comment:
Apparently the gender of Melissodes has always been treated as feminine by bee specialists. However, Doug Yanega (in litt., May 2008) has suggested that the gender should be masculine under ICZN Art. 30.1.4.4. This matter needs further consideration