Agapostemon texanus is a species of bee found in North America. Commonly known as the metallic green sweat bee or the Texas striped sweat bee, it varies greatly in its appearance, with variations in color and in the amount of black markings on the legs.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Texas Striped 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
- Agapostemon angelicus
- Agapostemon subtilior
- Agapostemon femoratus
- Agapostemon splendens
- Agapostemon nasutus
- Agapostemon sericeus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera
- Family
- Halictidae
- Genus
- Agapostemon
- Species
- Agapostemon texanus
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