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BTB. Lasioglossum discum (Smith. 1853)
It is hard to be certain, when trying to identify many Lasioglossum species, as they are so similar, hence the BTB (Believed to be).
Length: around 10mm
Basionym: (Original name) Halictus discus
Family: Halictidae
Tribe: Halictini
Lasioglossum discum is a genus of Lasioglossum which is the largest bee genera, having over 1700 species worldwide. The Lasioglossum genus have a highly variable behaviour as some species are social, where else some have solitary nesting behaviours. Sizes also vary, from 6mm up to and beyond, the size of a honey bee.
L. discum is thought to favour more warmer climates, so found more commonly in the more southern countries of Europe.
L. discum is thought to nest in dead wood where most species of Lasioglossum, nest in the ground.
A wide variety of flowers are visited.
Read MoreIt is hard to be certain, when trying to identify many Lasioglossum species, as they are so similar, hence the BTB (Believed to be).
Length: around 10mm
Basionym: (Original name) Halictus discus
Family: Halictidae
Tribe: Halictini
Lasioglossum discum is a genus of Lasioglossum which is the largest bee genera, having over 1700 species worldwide. The Lasioglossum genus have a highly variable behaviour as some species are social, where else some have solitary nesting behaviours. Sizes also vary, from 6mm up to and beyond, the size of a honey bee.
L. discum is thought to favour more warmer climates, so found more commonly in the more southern countries of Europe.
L. discum is thought to nest in dead wood where most species of Lasioglossum, nest in the ground.
A wide variety of flowers are visited.
