Green Bee on Cicuta - Augochloropsis viridula

Moved

Moved from Metallic Epaulleted-Sweat bee.

… John S. Ascher, 20 January, 2021 - 8:45am

Moved

Moved from Anthophila (Apoidea) - Bees.

… John S. Ascher, 2 November, 2018 - 7:00pm

Moved

Moved from ID Request.

… Bob Biagi, 2 November, 2018 - 11:11am

Male - Sweat Bee

Flagellum-to-base ratio ~3 = ♂
White tarsal segments = ♂
This might be something close to a male Augochloropsis metallica. Hold on for an expert.
The little Crab Spider was thinking that he is very big and yummy!

… Bob Biagi, 2 November, 2018 - 11:06am

Augochloropsis

Thanks, Bob, for the guidance. Can you give me a recommendation for a key or other ID guidance?
And yes, the little crab spider was watching closely, but still a bit timid. I only saw it on the picture, which seems to happen a lot. They pop up here and there unexpectedly.

… Thomas Berger, 2 November, 2018 - 3:18pm

Yes

Keying from a specimens isn't quite as difficult as keying from images. For instance, the curved wing vein that indicates the family Halictidae cannot be seen here.
On the other hand, there are only two genera that I know of that have metallic green legs. The other one being a very different looking Bee, in another family. (Euglossa dilemma)

… Bob Biagi, 2 November, 2018 - 7:04pm