Lasioglossum admirandum
This record describes Lasioglossum admirandum (species). Recorded family: Halictidae. Recorded order: Hymenoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Uncommon Most L. admirandum have the head and mesosoma primarily green but some individuals have stronger blue reflections.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees, Wasps and Sawflies)
- Superfamily
- Trigonaloidea
- Family
- Halictidae (Sweat, Furrow, Nomiine, and Short-faced Bees)
- Subfamily
- Halictinae
- Tribe
- Halictini
- Genus
- Lasioglossum
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Most common in the northeast and midwest. Extends west to South Dakota, south to Texas and Florida.
Seasonal Activity
March - September
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Lasioglossum admirandum (Sandhouse, 1924)
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hymenoptera, the group containing Lasioglossum admirandum. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Hymenoptera includes over 150,000 described species of ants, bees, wasps, and sawflies. Earth harbors approximately 20 quadrillion (20×10^15) ants, with a combined biomass of ~12 megatons of dry carbon - exceeding the combined biomass of all wild birds and mammals (PNAS, 2022).
Ecological role of the group
About 35% of the world's food crops depend on animal pollinators. The chocolate industry, valued at over $100 billion, depends on pollinating flies and midges. Ants are the dominant soil engineers in most terrestrial ecosystems, turning more soil than earthworms in many habitats.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Pollinators contribute $235-577 billion worth of annual global food production (FAO). In the U.S., bee pollination alone benefits crops valued at $18 billion annually, and honey bees are responsible for $5.4 billion in agricultural productivity. Between April 2023-2024, 55.1% of managed honey bee colonies were lost. The U.S. bee population dropped from 5 million to 2.5 million.
Recorded sources for this group: FAO, USDA, EPA, PNAS (2022), US Fish & Wildlife Service. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Lasioglossum admirandum (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Nathaniel Green
Frequently Asked Questions About Lasioglossum admirandum
What is Lasioglossum admirandum?
Lasioglossum admirandum is a species in the family Halictidae, within the order Hymenoptera.
Where is Lasioglossum admirandum found?
Range: Most common in the northeast and midwest. Extends west to South Dakota, south to Texas and Florida.
When is Lasioglossum admirandum active?
Lasioglossum admirandum: seasonal activity - March - September.