Lasioglossum ovaliceps

(Cockerell, 1898)

Oval-headed Sweat Bee

Lasioglossum ovaliceps is a of sweat in the , first described by Cockerell in 1898. It is native to North America and belongs to the largest of bees, which contains over 1,700 species. Like other members of its genus, it is a small, ground-nesting bee that visits flowers for pollen and nectar.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lasioglossum ovaliceps: //ˌlæsiˈɒɡlɒsəm oʊˌvælɪˈsɛps//

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North America

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