First record of the Lasioglossum (Dialictus) petrellum species group in Canada

Authors

  • Jennifer M. Heron British Columbia Ministry of Environment
  • Cory S. Sheffield Royal Saskatchewan Museum

Keywords:

Hymenoptera, Lasioglossum (Dialictus), petrellum species group, diversity, bee

Abstract

Because this is a scientific note, no abstract is submitted.

Author Biography

Jennifer M. Heron, British Columbia Ministry of Environment

Hymenoptera (bees, ants, wasps), Lepidoptera (butterflies), tiger beetles,

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2016-02-25