Lasioglossum obscurum

(Robertson, 1892)

Obscure Sweat Bee

Lasioglossum obscurum is a small solitary in the Halictidae, commonly known as sweat bees. It belongs to the largest of bees, which contains over 1,700 . Like other Lasioglossum species, it is a ground-nesting bee that typically occurs in North American prairie and grassland . The species was described by Robertson in 1892.

Lasioglossum dialictus,L. obscurum or L. planatum Zool 427 Team 8 Morphospecie 1 Lateral view by Zesandvich
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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lasioglossum obscurum: /ˌlæsi.oʊˈɡlɒsəm əbˈskjʊrəm/

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Distribution

Recorded from North America, with specific observations from Vermont, United States. The Lasioglossum is widespread across the continent, and within this genus frequently inhabit prairie, grassland, and open meadow environments.

Ecological Role

As a member of the Halictidae , this likely contributes to pollination of flowering plants in its . Lasioglossum species are known to visit a variety of flowers for nectar and pollen, though specific plant associations for L. obscurum have not been documented in available sources.

Similar Taxa

Lasioglossum (Dialictus) speciesThe subgenus Dialictus contains numerous small, often metallic Lasioglossum that are difficult to distinguish without close examination. Many require identification based on subtle morphological characters.
Other HalictidaeSweat bees in the Halictus and Agapostemon share similar size ranges and ground-nesting habits, though Halictus often have distinct abdominal banding and Agapostemon species frequently display bright metallic green coloration.