Metallic-green-bee
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Agapostemon femoratus
Wide-legged Sweat Bee
Agapostemon femoratus is a species of metallic green sweat bee in the family Halictidae, first described by Crawford in 1901. Like other members of its genus, it exhibits sexual dimorphism in coloration. The species occurs in Middle and North America. As a halictid bee, it likely participates in ground-nesting behavior and generalist pollination, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented compared to better-studied congeners such as A. virescens and A. texanus.
Agapostemon nasutus
Concave-nosed Striped-Sweat bee
Agapostemon nasutus is a species of sweat bee in the family Halictidae, known for its metallic green coloration typical of the genus. The species was described by Smith in 1853 and is distributed across Middle America, North America, and South America. It is one of two recognized subspecies, with Agapostemon nasutus nasutus representing the nominate form and Agapostemon nasutus gualanicus described by Cockerell.
Agapostemon obliquus
Oblique Sweat Bee
Agapostemon obliquus is a species of sweat bee in the family Halictidae. It is one of approximately 40-45 species in the genus Agapostemon, which are collectively known as metallic green sweat bees. The species is found in North America and Middle America. Like other members of its genus, it exhibits the characteristic bright metallic green coloration that makes Agapostemon bees visually distinctive and frequently mistaken for cuckoo wasps.
Agapostemon poeyi
Poey's metallic green bee, Caribbean green sweat bee
Agapostemon poeyi is a metallic green sweat bee in the family Halictidae, endemic to the Caribbean region. The species was described by Lucas in 1857 and is one of approximately 45 species in the genus Agapostemon. Like other members of its genus, it exhibits striking metallic coloration and is a solitary or primitively social ground-nesting bee. The species contributes to pollination of native and cultivated plants in its island habitats.
Agapostemon splendens
Brown-winged Striped Sweat Bee
Agapostemon splendens is a species of sweat bee in the family Halictidae, commonly known as the brown-winged striped sweat bee. It is one of several metallic green bees in the genus Agapostemon found in North America. The species is distinguished by its brownish wing coloration and striped abdominal pattern in males. Like other halictid bees, it is a ground-nesting solitary bee that visits flowers for pollen and nectar.
Agapostemon tyleri
Tyler's Striped Sweat Bee
Agapostemon tyleri is a species of sweat bee in the family Halictidae, first described by Cockerell in 1917. It belongs to a genus known for metallic green coloration and ground-nesting behavior. The species occurs in North America and Middle America, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented compared to better-studied congeners such as A. virescens and A. texanus.
Augochloropsis sumptuosa
sweat bee
Augochloropsis sumptuosa is a species of sweat bee in the family Halictidae, characterized by bright metallic green coloration. It belongs to the tribe Augochlorini, a group of small, often iridescent bees that are frequently mistaken for cuckoo wasps due to their similar appearance. The species has been documented in mark-recapture studies evaluating bee sampling methodologies, indicating its use as a representative taxon for monitoring wild bee populations. Like other Augochlorini, it is a solitary or primitively social bee that nests in soil or rotting wood.
Pseudaugochlora graminea
Grassy Green-Sweat Bee
Pseudaugochlora graminea is a species of sweat bee in the family Halictidae, distributed across the Neotropics from Mexico through Central America to South America. As a member of the tribe Augochlorini, it exhibits the metallic green coloration typical of this group. The species has been documented in 613 iNaturalist observations, indicating it is relatively well-observed within its range.