Abstract
In surveys of bees in organic farms and natural preserves in Alachua County, Florida, numerous Xenoglossa {Eo xenoglossa) kansensis Cockerell were caught in 2006 and 2007. This is the first record of this species in Florida, whereas presence of the similar X. (Eoxenoglossa) strenua (Cresson) has been documented previously (Mitchell, 1962; Hurd and Linsley, 1964). Genus Xenoglossa includes the large squash and gourd bees that collect pollen exclusively from Cucurbita flowers and are known to be highly effective pollinators (Hurd and Linsley, 1964, 1967; Hurd et al., 1971). Substantial amounts of squash are grown in Florida, and this newly detected bee species may contribute significantly to the production of this valuable crop.
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