Abstract
We report the first record of the neotropical bee subgenus Hylaeus (Gongyloprosopis) Snelling, 1982 (Colletidae) for Brazil. Additionally, an overview of the current geographic records for the three known species of the subgenus is presented. We expand the distribution of Hylaeus (Gongyloprosopis) orbicus (Vachal, 1910), the male is illustrated, and the first floral association with Vismia japurensis Reichardt (Hypericaeae) is reported for this species.
Highlights
Hylaeus Fabricius, 1793 (Colletidae: Hylaeinae) is a worldwide large genus of usually small bees, comprising 47 subgenera with more than 600 described species (Michener 2007)
We sampled the specimens in the border of an experimental Amazon rainforest crop field at Embrapa Amazônia Occidental, in Manaus, Amazonas State, Brazil (2°53’29.19”S/ 59°58’40.58”W)
Eleven male specimens were collected during a visit on a Vismia japurensis Reichardt (Hypericaeae) flowers between 10 A.M. and 2 P.M
Summary
Hylaeus Fabricius, 1793 (Colletidae: Hylaeinae) is a worldwide large genus of usually small bees, comprising 47 subgenera with more than 600 described species (Michener 2007). Silveira et al (2012) report the subgenus to Brazil, contemplating the same in the key to the subgenera of Hylaeus present in the country. On the other hand, Michener (2007) says that the group would be widespread in South America, ranging from Argentina and Bolivia to Trinidad, further more stating that the “five” species were reviewed by Snelling (1982).
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