Augochloropsis metallica or Metallic epauletted-sweat bee is a brilliant green species of sweat bee in the family Halictidae. Their native range encompasses Central America and extends into parts of North America, where they are commonly found in regions such as the Midwest, Northeast, and the Southern United States.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Metallic Epauletted-Sweat Bee being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Augochloropsis humeralis
- Augochloropsis viridula
- Pseudaugochlora graminea
- Callistochlora chloris
- Agapostemon sericeus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera
- Family
- Halictidae
- Genus
- Augochloropsis
- Species
- Augochloropsis metallica
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