Lasioglossum imbrex
Gibbs, 2010
Lasioglossum imbrex is a small sweat bee in the Halictidae, described by Gibbs in 2010. As a member of the Lasioglossum, it belongs to the largest genus with over 1,700 species globally. The species is found in North America and Hawaii, where it contributes to pollination services in its native . Like other halictid bees, it is likely a ground-nesting solitary or semi-social species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lasioglossum imbrex: //ˌleɪsiəˈɡlɒsəm ˈɪmbreks//
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Distribution
North America and Hawaii (United States). GBIF records indicate presence in both continental North America and the Hawaiian Islands.
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Taxonomic Note
Catalogue of Life lists Lasioglossum imbrex Gibbs, 2010 as a synonym of Lasioglossum helianthi, while GBIF accepts it as a valid . This taxonomic discrepancy reflects ongoing revisionary work in the large and taxonomically challenging Lasioglossum.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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