Two new Brazilian species of oil-collecting bees of the genus Centris (Ptilotopus) Klug (Hymenoptera: Apidae)

Abstract

Centris (Ptilotopus) auriceps sp. nov. and C. (Ptilotopus) neglecta sp. nov. from South America are described and illustrated. The description of the first species is based on a single male specimen collected in Pará state, northern Brazil, while the second species is based on four female specimens collected in Goiás state, central Brazil. A comparative note with superficially similar species is provided.

Keywords

• Anthophila
• Centridini
• Neotropical Region
• taxonomy
• solitary bees