Lasioglossum platyparium

(Robertson, 1895)

sweat bee

Lasioglossum platyparium is a of sweat in the , described by Robertson in 1895. Like other members of the large Lasioglossum, it is a small bee that nests in the soil. The species occurs in North America, with records from Vermont and other regions. As with many Lasioglossum species, detailed natural history information is limited.

Lasioglossum platyparium, f, side, Charles Co., MD 2016-03-15-23.30 (27768764885) by USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab from Beltsville, Maryland, USA. Used under a Public domain license.Lasioglossum platyparium, F, Face, MD, PG County 2014-08-26-12.22 (34491520211) by USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab from Beltsville, Maryland, USA. Used under a Public domain license.Lasioglossum platyparium, f, face, Charles Co., MD 2016-03-15-22.52 (27490448490) by USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab from Beltsville, Maryland, USA. Used under a Public domain license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lasioglossum platyparium: //ˌleɪsiːoʊˈɡlɒsəm ˌplætɪˈpɛəriəm//

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Distribution

North America; specifically recorded from Vermont, United States.

Ecological Role

Member of the , which contributes to pollination services in their .

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