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Metallic Sweat Bee ♂

Agapostemon splendens

Photo by Machi
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Field Notes

Description:

Very common in my yard

Habitat:

Beggar's tick, suburban backyard

Reference Links:

Species Agapostemon splendens - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Metallic Sweat Bee

Agapostemon

Reference Link
Frederic Ansermoz
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Comments (4)
Machi
Thank you! They are even more beautiful in person, their glittery bodies are very interesting.

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