Key to the species of Augochloropsis Cockerell (Halictidae: Augochlorini) from Panama and Costa Rica

Authors

  • Mary F. Andreola Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Science Building, 521 Lancaster Ave., Richmond, Kentucky 40475, USA
  • Victor H. Gonzalez Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Division of Entomology, Natural History Museum, 1501 Crestline Drive-Suite 140, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas 66045-4415, USA
  • Terry Griswold USDA-ARS Pollinating Insects Research Unit, Utah State University, 5310 Old Main Hill, Logan, Utah 84322, USA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17161/jom.vi148.25560

Abstract

Provisional keys to 10 species of the sweat bee genus Augochloropsis Cockerell from Costa Rica and Panama are provided. A set of habitus pictures for all species is also given.

 

Recommended Citation

Andreola, M.F., Gonzalez, V.H., & Griswold, T. 2026. Key to the species of Augochloropsis Cockerell (Halictidae: Augochlorini) from Panama and Costa Rica. Provisional Identification Keys, Version 1.0. Journal of Melittology 148: 1–5. https://doi.org/10.17161/jom.vi148.25560 

 

This contribution is part of the Provisional Identification Keys section. These keys are intended to facilitate species identification and stimulate community input while more comprehensive revisions are underway. Contributions in this section are editorially reviewed but are not subject to external peer review. They may be revised as new information becomes available. Please cite the version consulted.

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29-05-2026

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No. 148 (2026): Key to the species of Augochloropsis Cockerell (Halictidae: Augochlorini) from Panama and Costa Rica

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Andreola, M. F., Gonzalez, V. H., & Griswold, T. (2026). Key to the species of Augochloropsis Cockerell (Halictidae: Augochlorini) from Panama and Costa Rica. Journal of Melittology, 148. https://doi.org/10.17161/jom.vi148.25560

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