Experienced Sweat Bee (Lasioglossum versatum)

Experienced Sweat Bee, a reference photo — Photo: USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab from Beltsville, USA · Public domain

Lasioglossum versatum is a species of sweat bee in the family Halictidae. A common name is Experienced sweat bee.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Experienced 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

Lasioglossum lineatulum
Lasioglossum tegulare
Lasioglossum cressonii
Lasioglossum morio
Lasioglossum pilosum
Lasioglossum laticeps

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Halictidae
Genus: Lasioglossum
Species: Lasioglossum versatum

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