Agapostemon
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| Scientific name | Agapostemon |
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| Phylum | Arthropoda |
| Order | Hymenopterans |
| Rank | Genus |
| Tribe | Halictini |
| Higher classification | Sweat bees |
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| ID | 2924128 |
About Agapostemon
The genus Agapostemon is a common group of Western Hemisphere sweat bees, most of which are known as metallic green sweat bees for their color. They are members of the family of bees known as Halictidae. Like other sweat bees, they are attracted to human sweat, and they use the salt from the sweat for nutrition.