Lasioglossum hemichalceum

Lasioglossum hemichalceum, otherwise known as L. erythrurum, is a sweat bee that is known to occupy certain regions of Australia. Large numbers of unrelated female members will typically share a single nest. Unlike other bees, these nests are constructed underground by the independent efforts of the females. L. hemichalceum will typically begin creating new colonies during the summer, and will conduct brood production in late November through the first few months of spring. The genetic relatedness