The bees of the genus Xylocopa Latreille (Xylocopini, Apidae) of São Paulo state, Brazil

Abstract

This study contributes to the knowledge about the diversity of bees belonging to the genus Xylocopa Latreille, 1802 of the São Paulo State through a compilation of taxonomic and biological information. Identification keys are presented for the four subgenera (Dasyxylocopa Hurd & Moure, 1963; Neoxylocopa Michener, 1954; Schonnherria Lepeletier, 1841 and Stenoxylocopa Hurd & Moure, 1960) and for the 22 species recorded for the state, beyond the available data on its biology, plants visited and geographic occurrence.