Sphecodes borealis Cockerell, 1937
Properties
Scientific Name: Sphecodes borealis Cockerell, 1937
Common Name: Sphecodes borealis
Taxonomy
Sphecodes borealis Cockerell, 1937: 2 [♂].
Holotype ♂. CANADA, Saskatchewan, Waskesiu, 30 August 1936, by T.D.A. Cockerell, on Solidago [AMNH].
Taxonomic Notes: The ♀ of this species is unknown.
The species is only known from the type specimen.
Biology: This species is a cleptoparasite, most likely of other Halictinae, though no details are known of its biology.
Distribution in Canada: Cockerell 1937 [SK, type locality]; Sheffield et al. 2014 [SK].
Extent of Occurrence (EOO) in Canada (http://geocat.kew.org/): N/A
Index of Area of Occupancy (IAO) in Canada (http://geocat.kew.org/): 4 km2
References
Cockerell TDA (1937) Bees of the genus Sphecodes from Saskatchewan. American Museum Novitates 909: 1-4.
Sociality: Parasitic
Nesting: Ground
Pollen Specialization: Not Applicable
Crop Preference: Not Available
Non Crop Preference: Solidago sp.
Distribution: Saskatchewan
Ecozone: Boreal Plains