Zephyr Sweat Bee
Lasioglossum zephyrus
Summary 2
Lasioglossum zephyrus is a sweat bee of the family Halictidae, found in the U.S. and Canada. It appears in the literature primarily under the misspelling "zephyrum". It is considered a primitively eusocial bee (meaning that they do not have a permanent division of labor within colonies), although it may be facultatively solitary (i.e., displaying both solitary and eusocial behaviors). The species nests in underground burrows and has been observed forcing open unbloomed flower
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iNat Map
| Body size | small size |
|---|---|
| Diet | generalist forager |
| Nesting | soil nester |
| Garden frequency | is uncommon |
| Color | dull metallic |
| Status | is native |
| Seasonality | all season |
| Sociality | is eusocial |
