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Systematics, Evolution, and Biodiversity

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SysEB: Biodiversity and Biogeography On-Demand Posters

Bumblebees of the South Dakota Prairie Coteau

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    Presenting Author(s)

  • Abigail P. Martens

    Graduate Research Assistant
    South Dakota State University
    Brookings, South Dakota, United States

    • Co-Author(s)

  • PJ

    Paul J. J. Johnson

    Insect Biodiversity Lab & Severin-McDaniel Insect Research Collection
    South Dakota State University
    Brookings, South Dakota, United States

Bumblebees (Hymenoptera: Apidae: Bombini) were surveyed at remnant prairie sites in the Prairie Coteau region of northeastern South Dakota from 2019 to 2021. This is the first biodiversity inventory of bees from this region. The examination of historical records based on museum specimens illustrates the decline of bumblebee diversity over time likely due to habitat conversion in favor of agriculture and the domination of invasive cool-season grasses over native grasses and forbs. The impact of ongoing prairie restoration projects on bumblebee diversity is also examined.