Interactive key to a few random Andrena
How it works: As you choose options from the list on the left, taxa on the right are scored to reflect the fit with selected characters. The side-by-side comparison tool places selected taxa in a row to the right, highlighting differences in character states.
The key here is NOT a useful diagnostic tool. Rather, it is a proof-of-concept experiment with Identikit software, a possible alternative to the xml-based interactive keys of DiscoverLife. “Identikit” is free software developed by the Field Studies Council, which is based in the UK. It draws on csv files
I’ve arbitrarily chosen 7 Andrena species, and a subset of characters scored for these species in DiscoverLife. I am asking the question of n alternativeis largely based on Bees of the genus Ceratina in America north of Mexico, Daly, 1973. Consult this for in-depth treatment of Ceratina species. Authors: David Cappaert, Quamash EcoResearch, Lincoln Best, Oregon Bee Atlas
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