First record of a gynandromorph Hylaeus modestus Say (Hymenoptera: Colletidae)

Study Extent

Site where specimen was found was sampled 3 times per summer for 3 years with blue, white and yellow pan traps as well as blue vane traps as part of wider research related to bee biodiversity in Ontario pasture lands.

Sampling

Specimen was found in a yellow pan trap laid on the ground 1.5 meters from field edge in an area of maximum forage regrowth.

Method steps

1. This specimen was found in a yellow pan trap that had been laid the ground 1.5 meters from field edge in an area of maximum forage regrowth.
2. This specimen was stored in 70% alcohol until curation and identification.
3. Identification and taxonomic classification followed Mitchell, T.B. 1960. Family Colletidae. Bees of the Eastern United States, I. The bee was examined on both sides and was consistent with a bilateral split of male and female characteristics but, with male genitalia.

1. Hylaeus modestus
   common name: modest masked bee rank: species

Bruce County, Southern Ontario 44°11'44.6"81°33'34.7"