Lasioglossum oenotherae

(Stevens, 1920)

Evening Primrose Sweat Bee

Lasioglossum oenotherae is a small sweat in the , commonly known as the Evening Primrose Sweat Bee. The is native to North America and has been documented in association with evening primrose (Oenothera) flowers, from which it derives its specific epithet. Like other members of the Lasioglossum, it is a ground-nesting bee and contributes to pollination services in its native range.

Lasioglossum oenotherae, F, face, Virginia, Page County 2012-12-13-14.54.04 ZS PMax (8285711064) by USGS Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Laboratory from Beltsville, USA. Used under a Public domain license.

Lasioglossum oenotherae f by USGS Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Laboratory. Used under a Public domain license.

Lasioglossum oenotherae, F, back1, Virginia, Page County 2012-12-13-14.37.53 ZS PMax (8284652551) by USGS Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Laboratory from Beltsville, USA. Used under a Public domain license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lasioglossum oenotherae: //ˌlæsioʊˈɡlɒsəm ˌiːnəˈθɪəriː//

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Distribution

North America; documented presence in Vermont, United States. The occurs within the broader range of the Lasioglossum, which is widespread across North America.

Host Associations

Oenothera - floral associationThe specific epithet 'oenotherae' indicates a documented association with evening primrose flowers, though the precise nature of this relationship (pollen specialization vs. general visitation) has not been established.

Similar Taxa

Lasioglossum (subgenus Dialictus)Members of this subgenus are among the most commonly encountered Lasioglossum and share similar small size and general . L. oenotherae may be confused with these species without close examination.
Other HalictidaeSmall sweat in the , including such as Halictus and Agapostemon, share similar size ranges and general appearance, requiring detailed morphological examination for accurate identification.

More Details

Taxonomic note

The was described by Stevens in 1920. The specific epithet 'oenotherae' reflects an association with evening primrose (Oenothera), though detailed studies of this relationship appear limited in the available literature.

Data limitations

Available sources provide minimal -specific information beyond taxonomic classification and general distribution. Most ecological and behavioral details for this species are not documented in the provided sources.