The bee fauna (Hymenoptera: Apoidea) of southeastern Washington

Authors

  • D. F. Mayer Washington State University, IAREC 24106 North Bunn Road Prosser, WA 99350
  • E. R. Miliczky Washington State University, IAREC 24106 North Bunn Road Prosser, WA 99350
  • B. F. Finnigan Washington State University, IAREC 24106 North Bunn Road Prosser, WA 99350
  • C. A. Johansen Washington State University, IAREC 24106 North Bunn Road Prosser, WA 99350

Abstract

A survey of the species composition, distribution, and host plants of bees (Hymenoptera: Apoidea) was conducted in the Snake River area, the Colton area, and the Moscow Mountain area of southeastern Washington. Nineteen genera and 100 species occurred in the three areas. The number of species found in each family were: 1 Colletidae; 11 Halictidae; 31 Megachilidae; 27 Adrenidae; 15 Anthophoridae and 15 Apidae. Location and flowers visited are listed for each species.

Key words: bees; Hymenoptera; Apoidea; bee fauna; Washington State

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Vol. 97 (2000): Journal of the Entomological Society of British Columbia

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