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Small bee - Agapostemon - male
Copyright © 2011 Nick Richter

Small bee - Agapostemon - Male
San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA
July 16, 2011
Size: probably close to 1cm
Reminds me of halictids like Lasioglossum.
Contributed by Nick Richter on 20 July, 2011 - 3:42pm
Last updated 15 November, 2011 - 4:39pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Beatriz Moisset, 9 August, 2011 - 9:11am

Suggest Agapostemon texanus
Metallic green bee.
… esellers, 21 July, 2011 - 6:35pm

Small bee
Don't know the species but it looks to be a metallic green sweat bee. Hope that helps narrow down your search.
… Matt Bearup, 20 July, 2011 - 3:44pm

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