Lasioglossum anomalum

(Robertson, 1892)

Anomalous Metallic Sweat Bee

Lasioglossum anomalum is a small sweat bee in the Halictidae, one of over 1,700 in the Lasioglossum. As with other members of this large genus, it is a ground-nesting solitary . The species occurs in North America, with confirmed records from Vermont and broader distribution across the continent. Like related Lasioglossum species, it likely exhibits metallic coloration typical of many halictid bees.

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How to pronounce Lasioglossum anomalum: /ˌlæsi.oʊˈɡlɒsəm əˈnɒmələm/

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Distribution

North America. Confirmed present in Vermont, United States. GBIF records indicate presence across North America.

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Taxonomic note

Originally described as Halictus anomalus by Robertson in 1892, later transferred to Lasioglossum. The epithet 'anomalum' (meaning anomalous or abnormal) may refer to unusual morphological features distinguishing it from , though specific diagnostic characters are not documented in available sources.

Genus context

Lasioglossum is the largest of bees globally, with more than 1,700 described . Members are commonly known as sweat bees due to their attraction to human perspiration. The genus is frequently encountered in monitoring studies using bowl traps, where Lasioglossum species often dominate captures.