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🐝 Ants, Bees & Wasps

Smeathman's Furrow Bee

Lasioglossum smeathmanellum

About

One of the smallest bees in the world, this tiny metallic species nests in old mortar joints and earthen banks. It is surprisingly common in European towns and cities.

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Did You Know?

At just 4 mm long it is barely larger than a grain of rice and is frequently mistaken for a tiny fly.