I found two species in the FSCA, from single specimens of what were labeled L. (Evylaeus) sopinci (a female specimen) and L. (Evylaeus) truncatus. Upon examination, I determined that L. sopinci was a misidentification of L. fuscipenne and L. truncatus was a misidentification of L. arcuatus. Mitchell did not list either L. truncatus or L. sopinci from Florida. Also, an error in Mitchell’s table was found that listed E. foxii for Florida but in the text, he stated that the southern limit in the SE was Georgia.
1. Propodeum, except the dorsal triangle, densely covered with greyish-white tomentum, obscuring the surface...L. (Evylaeus) nelumbonis
Propodeum not tomentose, the surface quite visible and usually shining...2
2. Dorsal area of propodeum, just behind metanotum, coarsely, striately rugose, the rugae fully attaining posterior margin of area which is distinct, more or less carinate...3
Dorsal area of propodeum at most finely rugose or striate along its basal margin, the posterior margin usually smooth and rounded....L. (Dialictus) macoupinense
3. Entire pluera very coarsely rugose...L. (Dialictus) pectorale
Pleura finely or obscurely rugose, at least in part...4
4. Anterior portion of scutum with a deep, median groove; punctures of abdominal tergum minute and obscure..L. (Evylaeus) cinctipes
Median groove of scutum very shallow, barely evident; punctures of basal tergum distinct...L. (Evylaeus) arcuatus
1. Propodeum, except dorsal triangle, covered with dense, greyish-white tomentum, obscuring the surface..L. (Evylaeus) nelumbonis
Propodeum relatively bare...2
2. Dorsal area of propodeum either incompletely striate, with hind margin smooth and rounded, or rather finely, evenly though completely, rugose...3
Dorsal area of propodeum completely and coarsely striate...4
3. Small (4-4.5mm in length); second flagellar segment much shorter than first segment and pedicel combined; pleura shining, with fine but distinct punctures...L. (Dialictus) macoupinense
Larger (7-8mm); second flagellar segment equal to first and pedicel combined...L. (Lasioglossum) fuscipenne
4. Segments of flagellum very short, length subequal to breadth...L. (Evylaeus) pectorale
Flagellar segments more elongate, considerably longer than broad...5
5. Tibiae yellow at base and apex; gonostylus bearing long, conspicuous plumose setae...L. (Evylaeus) arcuatus
Tibiae entirely dark; gonostyli not setose and very short...L. (Evylaeus) cinctipes
County Records: Gadsden, Leon
Locations:
Dates: Feb. 27-April 11
Plants: Craetagus, Prunus
Notes: Mitchell lists this species for Florida. It may be restricted to the panhandle and or northern peninsula.
County Records: Gadsden, Jackson, Liberty, Okaloosa
Locations:
Dates: March 15-May 17; March: 2, April: 4, May: 1
Plants: Hydrangea quercifolia, Prunus angustifolia, Crataegus sp.
Notes: This is a new state record for Florida. Previously, the species was known from as far south as North Carolina. From the distribution record, it may be restricted to the western Florida panhandle. No photos currently available.
County Records: Alachua, Jackson, Manatee, Sarasota
Locations:
Dates: Dec. 26-May 19; Dec.:2, Feb.:1, March: 1, April:2, May:1
Plants:
Notes: This is a new state record for Florida. Previously, the species was known from as far south as Georgia. The distribution record suggests that it may occur throughout the state with the exception of the southeast.
County Records: Alachua, Leon, Miami-Dade, Orange, Polk
Locations:
Dates: Feb. 18-April 13, Nov. 25; Feb.:2, March: 1, April: 5, Nov. :1
Plants: Erigeron quercifolius, Medicago lupulina, Melilotus alba, Bidens mitis, Hydrocotyle umbellata, Salix longipes, Sagittaria lancifolia
Notes: This species probably occurs throughout the state.
County Records: Alachua, Bradford, Collier, Gadsden, Hernando, Jackson, Lake, Leon, Levy, Marion, Miami-Dade, Orange, Seminole, Volusia
Locations:
Dates: Feb. 24-Nov. 13, Feb.: 3, March: 3, April: 4, May: 1, Aug: 1, Nov.:1
Plants:
Notes: This species probably occurs throughout the state.
