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Green Bee - male
Copyright © 2004 Richard Leung

Green Bee - Male
Springfield, Virginia, USA
August 7, 2004
A tiny metallic green bee, approx. less than one centimeter long. Not much hair. Pretty sure it belongs to family Halictidae, but don't know what genus or species. Any help in identifying is appreciated.
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Contributed by Richard Leung on 8 August, 2004 - 4:53pm
Last updated 10 January, 2008 - 4:57pm

likely Augochlora pura
if they tegulae are really dark as they appear (usually paler in Augochlorella, metallic in Augochloropsis). The overall color is most consistent with Augochlora. Note also the truncate marginal cell.
… John S. Ascher, 24 September, 2006 - 8:23pm login or register to post comments

Owch
I just got bitten/stung by one. Hurts like hell.
… JohnnyBillJoe1, 28 July, 2006 - 8:09pm login or register to post comments

Halictidae
You have the family right, Richard, but beyond that you need a good key and a microscope:-) It is one of these three: Augochlorella, Augochlora, or Augochloropsis. Species level ID is probably a nightmare:-) Oh, this is a male. Note long antennae.
… Eric R. Eaton, 9 August, 2004 - 2:53pm login or register to post comments

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