Lasioglossum bruneri

(Crawford, 1902)

Bruner's Sweat Bee, Bruner's Dialictus

Lasioglossum bruneri is a of sweat bee in the Halictidae, commonly known as Bruner's sweat bee or Bruner's dialictus. It belongs to the large Lasioglossum, which is among the most diverse genera globally. The species is native to North America, with documented occurrences in the northeastern United States including Vermont. Like other halictid bees, it is a wild that contributes to function, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited in published literature.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lasioglossum bruneri: /ˌlæsiəˈɡlɒsəm ˈbruːnəri/

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Distribution

North America; documented from Vermont, United States. GBIF records indicate presence in North America with specific locality data from Vermont.

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Taxonomic note

The specific epithet 'bruneri' honors someone with the surname Bruner, though the exact etymology is not detailed in available sources. The was described by Crawford in 1902.

Data limitations

Most available information about Lasioglossum bruneri consists of taxonomic registry entries and basic occurrence records. Detailed natural history studies specific to this appear lacking in the accessible literature, which instead contains extensive information on unrelated species that share the 'bruneri' epithet (Melanoplus bruneri, Aeoloplides turnbulli bruneri, Bruneria brunnea).