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Why do sweat bees like Lasioglossum nitidulum land on people?
Sweat bees are attracted to the salts in human perspiration, which they drink, and Lasioglossum nitidulum is a European member of this group. They are mostly a nuisance rather than a danger, and usually fly off after a brief visit.
Why is Lasioglossum nitidulum important to researchers?
It has been extensively studied for its polymorphic social behavior: different populations of this species can be organized socially in different ways, from more solitary to more social. That flexibility makes it a valuable model for studying how castes and sociality form.
Where does Lasioglossum nitidulum nest?
Like most Lasioglossum sweat bees, it nests in the ground, with females digging burrows in soil, often in aggregations with other females. Nest architecture and social organization in the burrow are precisely what researchers examine in this species.
Do Lasioglossum sweat bees sting?
Females have a small sting, but these are tiny, docile bees and stings are uncommon and mild. Swatting at them on skin is what occasionally provokes a defensive sting.
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