12,663 observationsLeast Concern
Orange-legged Furrow Bee
Halictus rubicundus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Arthropoda βΊClass: Insecta βΊOrder: Hymenoptera βΊFamily: Halictidae βΊGenus: Halictus
About
Halictus rubicundus is a species of sweat bee found throughout the Northern Hemisphere. H. rubicundus was introduced into North America from the Old World during one of two main invasions of Halictus subgenera. These invasions likely occurred via the Bering land bridge at times of low sea level during the Pleistocene epoch.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Orange-legged Furrow Bee is Halictus rubicundus.
- Orange-legged Furrow Bee belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Orange-legged Furrow Bee belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Orange-legged Furrow Bee belongs to the class Insecta.
- Orange-legged Furrow Bee belongs to the order Hymenoptera.
- Orange-legged Furrow Bee belongs to the family Halictidae.
- Orange-legged Furrow Bee belongs to the genus Halictus.