Best Metallic Green
Augochloropsis metallica is a species of green sweat bee native to Central and South America. Its distinctive metallic blue-green coloration, caused by structural features in its exoskeleton, makes it easily identifiable. These bees are part of the Augochloropsis genus known for their specialized ne...
The Tansy Beetle is a metallic-green chrysomelid beetle belonging to the leaf-beetle family. It’s notable for its extremely limited distribution primarily along the River Ouse in England and Wales making it a rare species. Conservation efforts focus on protecting this unique European insect, particu...
Agapostemon virescens, commonly known as the bicolored striped-sweat bee, is a species of ground-nesting bee native to North America. It is frequently observed in urban and suburban environments where it forages for nectar and pollen. The species exhibits notable sexual dimorphism; females possess a...
Euglossa viridissima is a metallic green orchid bee in the family Apidae, formally described in 1899. It is native to Mexico and Central America and has also become established in southern Florida, representing a documented northward extension beyond its native range. Like other orchid bees, males c...
Euglossa hemichlora is a species of orchid bee belonging to the family Apidae, native to the Neotropical region. Like other members of the tribe Euglossini, it exhibits bright metallic green coloration. The males of this species possess specialized morphology to collect volatile chemical compounds,...
Lasioglossum morio is a species of sweat bee in the family Halictidae, widely distributed across Europe. It is a small bee with a metallic green or bronze coloration. Like many Lasioglossum species, it nests in the ground, often in aggregations where multiple females share a nesting area. The specie...
