Lasioglossum marinum

(Crawford, 1904)

marine metallic-sweat bee

Lasioglossum marinum is a of sweat in the , commonly known as the marine metallic-sweat bee. It belongs to one of the largest bee , with over 1,700 species. Like other members of Lasioglossum, it is likely a ground-nesting solitary or semi-social bee. The specific epithet 'marinum' suggests an association with coastal or saline environments, though detailed ecological studies are limited.

Lasioglossum marinum, Female, Back, Georgia, Camden County 2013-01-25-16.08.44 ZS PMax (8430862389) by USGS Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Laboratory from Beltsville, USA. Used under a Public domain license.Lasioglossum marinum, side 2012-06-18-16.59 (18412255479) by USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab from Beltsville, Maryland, USA. Used under a Public domain license.Lasioglossum marinum by USGS Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Laboratory. Used under a Public domain license.

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How to pronounce Lasioglossum marinum: //ˌlæsi.oʊˈɡlɒsəm məˈriːnəm//

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Distribution

North America

Ecological Role

As a member of the , Lasioglossum marinum likely contributes to pollination services in its native range, though specific plant associations have not been documented.

Similar Taxa

  • Lasioglossum (subgenus Dialictus)L. marinum belongs to this subgenus, which contains many small, metallic that are difficult to distinguish without close examination. Members of Dialictus often require microscopic identification to separate at the species level.
  • Other Lasioglossum speciesThe Lasioglossum contains over 1,700 , many of which are morphologically similar small sweat with metallic coloration. Species-level identification typically requires examination of genitalia and other subtle morphological features.

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