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Halictus tripartitus is a species of sweat bee in the family Halictidae. It is partially eusocial, with nests connected underground and some workers capable of reproducing. The species is a pollinator of Silene spaldingii.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Tripartite 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
- Halictus confusus
- Halictus jucundus
- Lasioglossum petrellum
- Halictus tumulorum
- Halictus concinnus
- Halictus gemmeus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera
- Family
- Halictidae
- Genus
- Halictus
- Species
- Halictus tripartitus
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