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Sweat Bee
Augochloropsis metallica

Location

Oklahoma City, OK, USA

Date

11/10/2018

Description

While capable of stinging, like most insects they only use it as a last resort when their life may be in danger. In turn, these bees help pollinate the numerous wildflowers across North America.

Photo Link

https://www.instagram.com/reelsonwheels/

Learn More

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halictidae
Joseph Saunders
Black Birders Week Co-Organizer, BlackAFInSTEM, Aperiologist
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