The largest and least common of the Tribe Augochlorini, though still relatively common.

Bean shaped tegula

 © Margarita Miklasevskaja

Identification: The green, bean shaped tegula is distinctive, though not always obvious.

Similar Species: Slightly smaller than Striped Sweat Bees (Genus Agapostemon) with out the angular end of the thorax. Larger and brighter than Pure Green Sweat Bee (Augochlora pura).

Global Status: Not Ranked

Vermont Status: Not Ranked

 

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