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Agapostemon Heterurus
The genus ''Agapostemon'' (literally "stamen loving") is a common group of Western Hemisphere Halictidae, sweat bees, most of which are known as ''metallic green sweat bees'' for their color. They are members of the family of bees known as Halictidae. Like other sweat bees, they are attracted to human sweat, and they use the salt from the sweat for nutrition. They are generally green or blue, especially the head and thorax. Sometimes the abdomen in females is green or blue although it may be striped, and most males have the yellow-striped abdomen on a black or metallic background. They superficially resemble various members of another tribe, Halictinae#Augochlorini, Augochlorini, which are also typically metallic green. Nesting All species of ''Agapostemon'' nest in the ground, sometimes in dense aggregations. Some species are communal such as ''A. virescens''. In this and other communal species, multiple females share the same nest entrance, but beneath the common entrance burr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agapostemon Texanus
''Agapostemon texanus'' is a species of bee found in North America. Commonly known as the metallic green sweat bee or the Texas striped sweat bee, it varies greatly in its appearance, with variations in color and in the amount of black markings on the legs. The flight season of ''A. texanus'' ranges from March to October with their peak activity happening in May to September. They transport pollen on their hind legs. Range ''A. texanus'' has the greatest range of any species in the genus ''Agapostemon''. It has been documented as far north as southern Canada and as far south as Costa Rica, but is most common to the west of the Mississippi River and on the west coast of the United States. Its range in the southwest United States is interrupted in arid areas. ''A. texanus'' can tolerate a wide range of elevation, documented from sea level all the way up to 8,000 feet in California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range. Description The head and thorax of both male and female ''Agapos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |