Melissodes (Apomelissodes) apicatus Lovell and Cockerell, 1906

Counties: Aitkin, Carlton

Comments: These records are the result of targeted collection by the MNDNR and are the westernmost known occurrence of this rare and poorly known species. This is a large range expansion, as this species was historically thought to be limited to the Atlantic Coast (LaBerge 1956, Mitchell 1962).

Material examined: Aitkin Co.: Savanna Portage SP (46.850, -93.1912): 1 ♁ (MNDNR), 27 Jul 2022, R. Kranz leg., handnet, in flight, determined by Z. Portman ; Carlton Co.: Big Lake (46.7097, -92.6406): 2 ♀ (MNDNR), 9 Aug 2022, R. Kranz leg., handnet, Pontederia cordata, determined by Z. Portman.