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Lasioglossum marinum
marine metallic-sweat bee
Lasioglossum marinum is a species of sweat bee in the family Halictidae, commonly known as the marine metallic-sweat bee. It belongs to one of the largest bee genera, with over 1,700 species. Like other members of Lasioglossum, it is likely a ground-nesting solitary or semi-social bee. The specific epithet 'marinum' suggests an association with coastal or saline environments, though detailed ecological studies are limited.