Hylaeus (Spatulariella)
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Observations
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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Hylaeus punctatus
(Punctate Masked Bee)
On Goldenrod. 5 mm
Hylaeus punctatus
(Punctate Masked Bee)
Hylaeus punctatus
(Punctate Masked Bee)
On Ocean Spray floewrs
Hylaeus punctatus
(Punctate Masked Bee)
On Ocean Spray flowers
Hylaeus punctatus
(Punctate Masked Bee)
On Ocean Spray flowers
Hylaeus punctatus
(Punctate Masked Bee)
On Ocean Spray flowers
Hylaeus punctatus
(Punctate Masked Bee)
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Hylaeus punctatus
(Punctate Masked Bee)
Taxonomy
Subclass:
Pterygota (Winged and Once-winged Insects)
Suborder:
Apocrita (Narrow-waisted Wasps, Ants, and Bees)
Infraorder:
Aculeata (Ants, Bees, and Stinging Wasps)
Superfamily:
Apoidea (Bees and Apoid Wasps)
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