Zachary M Portman, Joel Gardner, Ian G Lane, Nicole Gerjets, Jessica D Petersen, John S Ascher, Mike Arduser, Elaine C Evans, Crystal Boyd, Robin Thomson, Daniel P Cariveau
Research studies and conservation actions aimed at improving conditions for bees require a basic understanding of which species are present in a given region. The US state of Minnesota occupies a unique geographic position at the confluence of eastern deciduous forests, northern boreal forests, and western tallgrass prairie, which has led to a diverse and unique bee fauna. In recent years there have been multiple ongoing bee-focused inventory and research projects in Minnesota. Combined with the historic specimens housed in the University of Minnesota Insect Collection and other regional collections, these furnished a wealth of specimens available to form the basis of a statewide checklist...
June 16, 2023: Zootaxa