Lasioglossum

A challenging genus, with some 32 species nationally. Males differ from females in being distinctively narrow. Some species exhibit primitive eusociality, forming one year nests in a similar manner to bumblebees. Other species may nest communally or be entirely solitary.

Lasioglossum calceatum - Common and widespread species

Lasioglossum morio - Common and widespread species, females are metallic bronze in colour