Photo: Arnstein Staverløkk / CC BY 3.0
Lasioglossum sexstrigatum
Six-grooved Furrow Bee
A very small Lasioglossum (5–6 mm) with a metallic green head and thorax and a black abdomen with six distinct narrow white hair bands — the species name refers to these six bands. It is a solitary ground-nesting bee that prefers sandy soils in warm, sunny locations. In Switzerland it is widespread in dry meadows, sand pits, and ruderal areas from lowlands to montane elevations. Swiss Red List: Least Concern (LC).
Species Facts
- Size
- 5–6 mm
- Flight Period
- April to August
- Nesting
- Ground
- Specialization
- Generalist
- Abundance
- Common
- Family
- Halictidae
External Sources
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Data Source & Copyright
| Category | Source / Author | License |
|---|---|---|
| Photo | Arnstein Staverløkk | CC BY 3.0 |
| Taxonomy & Distribution | InfoFauna Switzerland | Public data |
| Global Distribution | GBIF | CC BY 4.0 |
Data Quality
Adequate Last audit: 2026-05-22
Completeness: 100%
✓Photo exists✓Traits consistent✓Description quality✓Red List referenced✓Attribution verified
Confidence: 33%
IdentifiabilityLowImage confidenceLowImage qualityMediumTrait coherenceHigh
Risk flags
Hard to identify
Difficult to identify genus (lasioglossum)
