Summary ²

Dialictus is a subgenus of sweat bees belonging to the genus Lasiolossum. Most of the members of this subgenus have a metallic appearance, while some are non-metallic. There are over 630 species worldwide.They are commonly found in temporal regions and are found in abundance in North America. Members of this subgenus also have very diverse forms of social structure making them model organisms for studying the social behavior of bees.

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