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Hylaeus (Spatulariella)

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Taxonomy

There are two species in this subgenus in North America (H. punctatus and H. hyalinatus), both are non-native species introduced from Europe.

H. punctatus, the Punctate Masked Bee , is common in the yard.

HYLAEUS PUNCTATUS (HYMENOPTERA: COLLETIDAE), A BEE SPECIES NEW TO CANADA, WITH NOTES ON OTHER NON-NATIVE SPECIES

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