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??Lasioglossum albipes - Somerset, UK (1 Viewer)

Tim Taylor

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My garden was full of activity today and I'm struggling to id a number of insects. There were a few of these bees on some ragweed on a neighbouring plot. I've seen a picture on a Finnish site that looks similar but I wonder if there are any experts who can give some pointers?

Many thanks

Tim
 

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The larger amount of white hairs/banding on the abdomen suggest Lasioglossum calceatum(male) to me. L. abipes has more reduced banding or banding is absent.
 
Thank very much Wildwood. I've had a look at some good pics on the www.bwars.com website (looks a good resource) and I totally agree with your id. Many thanks. I'll see if I can identify some more of yesterday's finds now.

Cheers

Tim
 
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