subgenus Dialictus - small sweat bees
Dialictus consists of species within the genus Lasioglossum that are small and metallic. Their color varies from metallic green to bronze to gold. Like Seladonia, they frequently go unnoticed because of their small size, despite being incredibly common. The number of species found in Oregon is unknown.
Size: 4-7mm
Preferred crops: Many, especially carrot and cherry seed (Oregon is the number one producer of carrot seed in the world).
Nesting Behavior: Predominantly solitary. Dialictus nest in small tunnels in the ground.
Size: 4-7mm
Preferred crops: Many, especially carrot and cherry seed (Oregon is the number one producer of carrot seed in the world).
Nesting Behavior: Predominantly solitary. Dialictus nest in small tunnels in the ground.
Small sweat bees carry pollen on their hind legs and on some hairs on the underside of their bodies.