Lasioglossum timberlakei
McGinley, 1986
Lasioglossum timberlakei is a of sweat in the , described by McGinley in 1986. The specific epithet honors P.H. Timberlake, a notable entomologist whose extensive collections contributed significantly to bee . As a member of the Lasioglossum, it belongs to the largest genus of bees with over 1,700 species worldwide. Very few specific details about this particular species have been documented in the available literature.
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How to pronounce Lasioglossum timberlakei: //ˌlæsiəˈɡlɒsəm ˌtɪmbərˈleɪkaɪ//
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Nomenclatural note
The specific epithet 'timberlakei' honors P.H. Timberlake, a prominent entomologist whose collections at the UCR Entomology Research Museum remain foundational to the study of North American bees, particularly in the , , and .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Just inTime for Pollinator Week | Bug Squad
- Bembicid Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
- Bug Eric: Don't Sweat 'em
- Back-Seat Driver: The Parasite That Makes Bees Drop Off Its Babies
- Building a Better Bee Trap: Researchers Say Bee Bowls Are Overused
- Bug Eric: White Prairie Clover: An Awesome Blossom