Lasioglossum katherineae

Gibbs, 2011

Lasioglossum katherineae is a of sweat bee in the Halictidae, described by Gibbs in 2011. It belongs to the subgenus Dialictus within the large Lasioglossum, which contains over 1,700 species worldwide. Like other members of this genus, it is a ground-nesting solitary or semi-social . The species is known from North America, with confirmed records from Vermont.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lasioglossum katherineae: //ˌlæ.si.oʊˈɡlɒs.səm kæˈθɛrɪniː//

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Distribution

North America; specifically recorded from Vermont, United States.

Ecological Role

As a member of the Lasioglossum, this likely contributes to pollination services in its , though specific records are not documented in available sources.

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Taxonomic Context

Lasioglossum katherineae was described in 2011, making it a relatively recently recognized . It is placed in subgenus Dialictus, a large and taxonomically challenging group within Lasioglossum. Species in this subgenus are often difficult to distinguish without detailed examination.

Data Availability

This has minimal published ecological or behavioral data. No iNaturalist observations were recorded as of the data source date. Most information about the comes from studies of more common Lasioglossum species.