Lasioglossum sordidum, also referred to as the small native bee, is one of the smallest native bees found in New Zealand.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of New Zealand 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 sphecodoides
- Lasioglossum chalcodes
- Lasioglossum politum
- Lasioglossum viride
- Lasioglossum urbanum
- Lasioglossum pectinatum
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera
- Family
- Halictidae
- Genus
- Lasioglossum
- Species
- Lasioglossum sordidum
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