Lasioglossum tuolumnense

Gibbs, 2009

Lasioglossum tuolumnense is a of sweat bee in the Halictidae, described by Gibbs in 2009. It belongs to the Lasioglossum, the largest genus of bees with over 1,700 species. As a halictid , it is likely a ground-nesting solitary or semi-social species, though specific details about its remain poorly documented.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lasioglossum tuolumnense: //ˌlæsioʊˈɡlɒsəm tuːˌɒləˈmɛnsiː//

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Distribution

North America; specifically known from Tuolumne County, California, based on the epithet and type locality.

Ecological Role

As a member of the Lasioglossum, this likely contributes to pollination of wild plants in its native range, though specific plant associations have not been documented.

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Taxonomic Note

The name 'tuolumnense' indicates the type locality is in Tuolumne County, California. The species was described relatively recently (2009) by taxonomist Jason Gibbs, suggesting it may be a cryptic or previously overlooked species within the morphologically challenging Lasioglossum .