Dufourea marginata

(Cresson, 1878)

Sunflower Shortface

Dufourea marginata is a of sweat bee in the Halictidae, commonly known as the Sunflower Shortface. It occurs in North America. Two are recognized: D. m. marginata and D. m. halictella. As a member of the Rophitinae , it is among the more specialized halictid bees.

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How to pronounce Dufourea marginata: /djuːˈfɔːriə mɑrˈdʒɪnɑtə/

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North America.

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