Lasioglossum subviridatum

(Cockerell, 1938)

sweat bee

Lasioglossum subviridatum is a of sweat in the . Unlike most sweat bees that nest in soil, this species is one of the few known to nest in wood, which shapes its preferences. It belongs to the large Lasioglossum, which contains over 1,700 species and is frequently encountered in bee monitoring studies.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lasioglossum subviridatum: //ˌlæsiəʊˈɡlɒsəm ˌsʌbvɪrɪˈdeɪtəm//

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Identification

Distinguished from other Lasioglossum by its wood-nesting rather than soil-nesting habit typical of the . Specific morphological diagnostic features for this species are not documented in available sources.

Habitat

Woodland , reflecting its unusual nesting habit in wood rather than soil.

Distribution

North America; recorded from Vermont, United States. Specific range details beyond these records are not documented.

Behavior

Nests in wood, a rare among sweat . Most Lasioglossum are ground-nesters, making this species exceptional within its .

Similar Taxa

Other Lasioglossum speciesMost Lasioglossum nest in soil; L. subviridatum is distinguished by its wood-nesting habit.

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Nesting Biology

Lasioglossum subviridatum is one of few sweat documented to nest in wood, contrasting with the soil-nesting typical of . This ecological trait likely influences its association with woodland .

Taxonomic Note

Described by Cockerell in 1938. The epithet 'subviridatum' suggests some greenish coloration, though this is not confirmed in available sources.