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Garberia
''Garberia'' is a monotypic genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, containing the single species ''Garberia heterophylla''.''Garberia''. Flora of North America. It is to in the United States, where it is distributed in the northern and central counties.''Garberia heterophylla''. NatureServe 2013. The plant is known commonly as garberia and Garber's scrub star ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Francis Harper (biologist)
Francis Harper (17 November 1886 – 17 November 1972) was an American naturalist known for the study of the 18th-century American naturalists John and William Bartram. His research included studies of the Okefenokee Swamp and fieldwork in the north eastern United States and in northern Canada, and authored new combinations for two species originally described by William Bartram, ''Garberia heterophylla'' and '' Roystonea elata''. Biography Harper received an A.B. in 1914 and a Ph.D. in 1925 from Cornell University. He taught briefly at Swarthmore College, but beyond that he worked for museums, government agencies and research agencies. In 1914 Harper made his first trip to northern Canada on an expedition to Lake Athabasca working as a zoologist for the Geological Survey of Canada. Between 1917 and 1919 Harper served as a rodent control officer in France with the United States Army's 79th Division. He returned to Athabasca in 1920, Nueltin Lake in southern Keewatin in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Florida Scrub
Florida sand pine scrub is an endangered subtropical forest ecoregion found throughout Florida in the United States. It is found on coastal and inland sand ridges and is characterized by an evergreen xeromorphic plant community dominated by shrubs and dwarf oaks. Because the low-nutrient sandy soils do not retain moisture, the ecosystem is effectively an arid one. Wildfires infrequently occur in the Florida scrub. Most of the annual rainfall (about ) falls in summer. It is endangered by residential, commercial and agricultural development, with the largest remaining block in and around the Ocala National Forest. Lake Wales Ridge National Wildlife Refuge also holds a high proportion of remaining scrub habitat, while the Archbold Biological Station near Lake Placid contains about of scrub habitat and sponsors biological research on it. Plant communities There is a high level of endemism in the flora and fauna, including an estimated 40 species of plants, 4 vertebrates and at least ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flatwoods
Flatwoods, pineywoods, pine savannas and longleaf pine-wiregrass ecosystem are terms that refer to an ecological community in the southeastern coastal plain of North America. Flatwoods are an ecosystem maintained by wildfire or prescribed fire and are dominated by longleaf pine (''Pinus palustris''), and slash pine (''Pinus elliotii'') in the tree canopy and saw palmetto (''Serenoa repens''), gallberry (''Ilex glabra'') and other flammable evergreen shrubs in the understory, along with a high diversity of herb species.Platt, W.J. 1999. Southeastern pine savannas. In: Anderson, R.C., Fralish, J.S. & Baskin, J. (eds.) The savanna, barren, and rock outcrop communities of North America, pp. 23- 51. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK.Peet, R.K. & Allard, D.J. 1993. Longleaf pine vegetation of the southern Atlantic and eastern Gulf Coast regions: a preliminary classification. In: Hermann, S.M. (ed.) The longleaf pine ecosystem: ecology, restoration and management, pp. 45-81. It wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colletes Mandibularis
The genus ''Colletes'' (plasterer bees) is a large group of ground-nesting bees of the family Colletidae. They occur primarily in the Northern Hemisphere. They tend to be solitary, but sometimes nest close together in aggregations. Species in the genus build cells in underground nests that are lined with a cellophane-like plastic secretion, a true polyester,Hefetz, A., et al. (1979)Natural polyesters: Dufour's gland macrocyclic lactones form brood cell laminesters in ''Colletes'' bees.''Science'' 204(4391), 415-17. earning them the nickname polyester bees.Eveleth, R. and D. ChachraCan Bees Make Tupperware?''Scientific American'' December 19, 2011. there were about 469 described species, and an estimated total around 700.Proshchalykin, M. Y. and M. Kuhlmann. (2012)The bees of the genus ''Colletes'' Latreille 1802 of the Ukraine, with a key to species (Hymenoptera: Apoidea: Colletidae).''Zootaxa'' 3488 1-40. They occur throughout the world except in Antarctica, Australia, Mada ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coelioxys Sayi
''Coelioxys sayi'' is a species of bee in the family Megachilidae Megachilidae is a cosmopolitan family of mostly solitary bees. Both that their pollen-carrying structure (called a ''scopa'') is restricted to the ventral surface of the abdomen (rather than mostly or exclusively on the hind legs as in other b .... References Further reading * External links * sayi Articles created by Qbugbot Insects described in 1897 {{Megachilidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coelioxys Mexicana
''Coelioxys'', common name leaf-cutting cuckoo bees or sharp-tailed bees , is a genus of solitary kleptoparasitic or brood parasitic bees, belonging to the family Megachilidae. Diversity The genus includes about 500 species in 15 subgenera. Selected species * ''Coelioxys angulata'' * ''Coelioxys apicata'' * ''Coelioxys capitata'' * ''Coelioxys fenestrata'' * ''Coelioxys formosicola'' * ''Coelioxys fuscipennis'' * ''Coelioxys minuta'' * ''Coelioxys nitidoscutellaris'' * ''Coelioxys rufitarsis'' * ''Coelioxys sodalis'' For a complete list, see List of ''Coelioxys'' species. Distribution ''Coelioxys'' species can be found in most European countries, in the Afrotropical realm, in the East Palearctic realm, in North Africa, in the Nearctic and Neotropics. Description Bees within this genus can reach a length of . They show a broad head with large complex eyes and broad thorax and abdomen. Their body is only moderately hairy. They are usually black with white hair stripes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bombus Impatiens
''Bombus impatiens'', the common eastern bumble bee, is the most commonly encountered bumblebee across much of eastern North America. They can be found in the Eastern temperate forest region of the eastern United States, southern Canada, and the eastern Great Plains. Because of their great adaptability, they can live in country, suburbs, and even urban cities. This adaptability makes them a great pollinator species, leading to an increase in their commercial use by greenhouse industry. This increase consequently led to their farther spread outside their previous distribution range. They are considered one of the most important species of pollinator bees in North America. Taxonomy and phylogeny The generic epithet (the first part of the name) ''Bombus'' comes from the genus ''Bombus'', which is also commonly known as bumblebee and belongs to the tribe ''Bombini''. The specific name (the latter half of its scientific name) may come from the flowers of the genus '' Impatiens, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Augochloropsis Metallica
''Augochloropsis metallica'' is a species of sweat bee in the family Halictidae Halictidae is the second-largest family of bees (clade Anthophila) with nearly 4,500 species. Halictid species are an extremely diverse group that can vary greatly in appearance. These bees occur all over the world and are found on every contine .... References Further reading * External links * Halictidae Articles created by Qbugbot Insects described in 1793 {{sweat-bee-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Augochlorella Aurata
''Augochlorella aurata'' is a species of Halictidae, sweat bee (bees attracted by the salt in human sweat) in the family Halictidae. It is found in North America east of the Rocky Mountains. The body is a brilliant green metallic color, diffused to varying extents with a copper, red, or yellow color. Its length is 5 to 7 mm. A common name is golden green sweat bee. Description and identification Members of ''Augochlorella aurata'' are usually a golden green color but can range from a metallic blue to a coppery pink. Both males and females of ''Augochlorella aurata'' are around 5-7mm, females usually being slightly larger than males. Like many bees, the females have 11 antennal segments and the males have 10. The propodeum is relatively uniform, with no ridge, separating it from bees in a closely related genus, ''Agapostemon''. The hind tibial spur is simple or slightly serrated, distinguishing it from the genus ''Augochloropsis''. Like many members of Halictidae, the tip of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Augochlora Pura
''Augochlora pura'' is a solitary sweat bee found primarily in the Eastern United States. It is known for its bright green color and its tendency to forage on a variety of plants. Inhabiting rotting logs, this bee can produce up to three generations per year. Both males and females have been observed licking sweat from human skin, most likely seeking salt ''Augochlora pura'' was recently suggested the common name Pure Green Sweat Bee, but about it has been written that "...it does not seem to need one with such a musical scientific designation that means 'pure golden green.'" Taxonomy and phylogeny Within Halictidae, 4 subfamilies, 81 genera, and over 4,000 species have been defined. About 1,000 of the species in the genera ''Halictus'', ''Lasioglossum'', ''Augochlora'', and ''Augochlorella'', are eusocial. Description and identification Both males and females are approximately 8 mm long. Over most of the range of the species, their entire bodies are a shiny, bright gree ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anthidiellum Notatum
''Anthidiellum notatum'', the northern rotund resin bee, is a species of bee in the family Megachilidae Megachilidae is a cosmopolitan family of mostly solitary bees. Both that their pollen-carrying structure (called a ''scopa'') is restricted to the ventral surface of the abdomen (rather than mostly or exclusively on the hind legs as in other b .... It is found in North America. Subspecies These five subspecies belong to the species ''Anthidiellum notatum'': * ''Anthidiellum notatum boreale'' (Robertson, 1902) * ''Anthidiellum notatum gilense'' (Cockerell, 1897) * ''Anthidiellum notatum notatum'' (Latreille, 1809) * ''Anthidiellum notatum robertsoni'' (Cockerell, 1904) * ''Anthidiellum notatum rufimaculatum'' Schwarz, 1926 References Further reading * External links * Megachilidae Articles created by Qbugbot Insects described in 1809 {{Megachilidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agapostemon Splendens
''Agapostemon splendens'', the brown-winged striped-sweat bee, is a species of sweat bee in the family Halictidae Halictidae is the second-largest family of bees (clade Anthophila) with nearly 4,500 species. Halictid species are an extremely diverse group that can vary greatly in appearance. These bees occur all over the world and are found on every contine .... References Further reading * External links * splendens Articles created by Qbugbot Insects described in 1841 {{sweat-bee-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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