Lasioglossum semicaeruleum

(Cockerell, 1895)

sweat bee

Lasioglossum semicaeruleum is a small metallic sweat in the , subgenus Dialictus. It was described by Cockerell in 1895 and occurs in North America. The was revised taxonomically in 2010, with two junior synonyms synonymized under it. Like other members of the large Lasioglossum, it is a ground-nesting bee and contributes to pollination services in its .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lasioglossum semicaeruleum: //ˌlæ.si.oʊˈɡlɒsəm ˌsɛ.mɪˈsɛruːliəm//

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Identification

A metallic of Dialictus; specific diagnostic characters would require examination of the original species description in Gibbs (2010) revision. As with many Lasioglossum species, identification relies on subtle morphological features including punctation patterns, structure in males, and coloration details that are not readily summarized from available sources.

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Distribution

North America; specifically recorded from Canada and the United States. The is part of the fauna covered in the Canadian revision of metallic Dialictus species.

Ecological Role

; as a member of and the -rich Lasioglossum, contributes to wild pollination services in natural and potentially agricultural .

Similar Taxa

Other metallic Lasioglossum (Dialictus) speciesMany Dialictus share metallic coloration and small size, requiring detailed morphological examination for separation; L. semicaeruleum is distinguished by specific diagnostic characters established in taxonomic revision.

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Taxonomic history

The was originally described as Halictus semicaeruleus by Cockerell in 1895. Gibbs (2010) established Halictus pruinosiformis Crawford and Halictus (Chloralictus) actuarius Sandhouse as new synonyms of L. semicaeruleum during the revision of Canadian metallic Dialictus.

Research significance

Lasioglossum semicaeruleum is among the 84 metallic Dialictus treated in the only comprehensive modern revision for North America, highlighting ongoing challenges in halictid .