Names and Taxonomy
- Common Names: Tansy Mustard Sweat Bee
- Synonyms:
- Order: Hymenoptera (Wasps, Bees and Ants)
- Family: Halictidae (Sweat Bees)
- Genus Information: nk species in NV, nk in CA, 2 in US
Lasioglossum sisymbrii
Tansy Mustard Sweat Bee
Introduction:
It is a species of ground-nesting sweat bee found in the western United States, including California and Idaho. This common bee is active from spring to late summer, foraging on nectar and pollen from various flowering plants, especially in gardens and fields. It is a member of the Halictidae family and is known for its underground nests.
Life Cycle: It is a ground-nesting bee, with larvae developing in underground nests, sometimes aggregated with other Tansy Mustard Sweat Bees.
Size 0.4 inch (10 mm)
Sexual Dimorphism: no, slight size difference
Metamorphosis: complete (egg, larva, pupa, adult)
