Lasioglossum marinum
This record describes Lasioglossum marinum (species). Recorded family: Halictidae. Recorded order: Hymenoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Tegula enlarged, distinctly punctate with strong posterior angle, and metasomal terga with metallic reflections. Uncommon
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
Habitat
Beach dunes near the Atlantic Ocean
Geographic Range
Massachusetts to Florida. Discover Life Map
Seasonal Activity
April to October. January in Florida.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Lasioglossum (Dialictus) marinum (Crawford, 1904)
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hymenoptera, the group containing Lasioglossum marinum. 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 marinum (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by John S. Ascher; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , PaleoJon , Nathaniel Green
Frequently Asked Questions About Lasioglossum marinum
What is Lasioglossum marinum?
Lasioglossum marinum is a species in the family Halictidae, within the order Hymenoptera.
How big is Lasioglossum marinum?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Female | Length 5.8-6.1mm |
| Male | Length 5.0-5.6mm |
How do you identify Lasioglossum marinum?
Tegula enlarged, distinctly punctate with strong posterior angle, and metasomal terga with metallic reflections.
Where is Lasioglossum marinum found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Beach dunes near the Atlantic Ocean |
| Range | Massachusetts to Florida. Discover Life Map |
When is Lasioglossum marinum active?
Lasioglossum marinum: seasonal activity - April to October. January in Florida..