Photo: Adrian Tync / CC BY-SA 4.0
Halictus subauratus
Golden Furrow Bee
A small, brilliantly metallic golden-green sweat bee with a black abdomen that has narrow white hair bands. It is one of the most metallic Halictus species and is common in Swiss lowlands, nesting in bare soil in warm, dry locations. Females forage on a variety of wildflowers and the species plays an important role as a pollinator in warm, dry habitats, often in large nesting aggregations. Swiss Red List: Least Concern (LC).
Species Facts
- Size
- 7–9 mm
- Flight Period
- April to September
- Nesting
- Ground
- Specialization
- Generalist
- Abundance
- Common
- Family
- Halictidae
External Sources
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Data Source & Copyright
| Category | Source / Author | License |
|---|---|---|
| Photo | Adrian Tync | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
| Taxonomy & Distribution | InfoFauna Switzerland | Public data |
| Global Distribution | GBIF | CC BY 4.0 |
Data Quality
High Quality Last audit: 2026-05-22
Completeness: 100%
✓Photo exists✓Traits consistent✓Description quality✓Red List referenced✓Attribution verified
Confidence: 67%
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