''Augochloropsis cuprea'' is a
brilliant green species of sweat bee in the family
Halictidae
Halictidae is the second-largest family of bees (clade Anthophila) with nearly 4,500 species. They are commonly called sweat bees (especially the smaller species), as they are often attracted to perspiration. Halictid species are an extremely div ...
.
Range
Its range is only known as North America.
Taxonomy
In 2022, researchers from the University of Minnesota conducted a taxonomy study, which concluded in ''
Augochloropsis metallica
''Augochloropsis metallica'' or Metallic epauletted-sweat bee is a brilliant green species of sweat bee in the family Halictidae. Their native range encompasses Central America and extends into parts of North America, where they are commonly fo ...
'' being split into five distinct taxa, ''
A. metallica'', ''Augochloropsis cuprea'', ''
Augochloropsis fulgida
''Augochloropsis fulgida'' is a brilliant green species of sweat bee in the family Halictidae.
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Range
Their range extends from Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska down to Florida.
Taxonomy
In 2022, researchers from the University of Minnesota ...
'', ''
Augochloropsis fulvofimbriata
''Augochloropsis fulvofimbriata'' is a brilliant green species of sweat bee in the family Halictidae.
Range
It is found throughout Central and South America.
Taxonomy
In 2022, researchers from the University of Minnesota conducted a taxon ...
'', and ''
A. viridula''.
References
Halictidae
Insects described in 1853
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