Taxonomy
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Hymenoptera
- Family: Halictidae
- Genus: Lasioglossum
- Species: Lasioglossum pectinatum
General description
Lasioglossum pectinatum is a species of sweat bee belonging to the large and cosmopolitan genus Lasioglossum within the family Halictidae. Members of this genus are typically small to medium‑sized bees that often exhibit metallic or dull coloration and are known for their attraction to human perspiration, from which they obtain salts.
Biology and ecology
Specific biological details for L. pectinatum are not well documented in the primary entomological literature. As with many Lasioglossum species, it can be inferred that the species is likely to be a ground‑nesting bee, possibly exhibiting solitary or facultatively communal nesting behavior. Dietary habits are presumed to involve nectar and pollen collection from a variety of flowering plants, contributing to pollination services.
Distribution
The precise geographic range of L. pectinatum is not clearly established in widely accessible sources. Records in taxonomic databases (e.g., GBIF, ITIS) list the species, but detailed locality data are limited or unpublished.
Conservation status
No formal assessment of the conservation status of Lasioglossum pectinatum has been published by major organizations such as the IUCN. Consequently, its population trends and potential threats remain undocumented.
Etymology
The species epithet “pectinatum” derives from Latin pectinatus, meaning “comb‑like” or “with a comb.” This may refer to a morphological feature observed in the original species description, such as comb‑like setae or wing venation, although the exact rationale is not specified in available references.
References
- Halictidae taxonomic listings in global biodiversity databases (e.g., GBIF, ITIS).
- General works on the biology of Lasioglossum bees.
Note: Detailed species‑specific information for Lasioglossum pectinatum is limited in the current scientific literature; the above entry reflects the extent of verifiable data available.