Confusing Furrow Bee (Halictus confusus)

Confusing Furrow Bee, a reference photo — Photo: Insects Unlocked from USA · CC0 (licence)

Halictus confusus, the southern bronze furrow bee or confused sweat bee, is a species of sweat bee in the family Halictidae. It is a primitively eusocial bee species found in open habitats in Eurasia and North America.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Confusing Furrow 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

Halictus tumulorum
Halictus aerarius
Halictus leucaheneus
Halictus tripartitus
Lasioglossum cressonii

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Halictidae
Genus: Halictus
Species: Halictus confusus

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