Resurrecting the bee Osmia aglaia Sandhouse from synonymy (Hymenoptera: Apiformes: Megachilidae)

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2009
Authors:J. H. Cane, Rust, R. W., Bohart, G. W.
Journal:Journal of the Kansas Entomological Society
Volume:82
Pagination:43 - 45
Date Published:2009/01//
ISBN Number:0022-8567
Keywords:Apoidea, Megachilidae, OSMIA, taxonomy
Abstract:

The western US bee Osmia aglaia Sandhouse is resurrected from synonymy with O. laeta Sandhouse. Confusion resulted from errors in paratype identification, which are herein corrected. New distinguishing morphological characters are provided that justify the specific status of O. aglaia

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