Lasioglossum danforthi (McGinley 2003)

This species is part of the subgenus Sphecodogastra, treated as a genus in the review of McGinley (2003). Forages for pollen from the Onagraceae (evening primrose family). Because these flowers open early and late in the day, bee flight patterns are likely matalinal and crepuscular (at dawn and dusk) like other species in the group (McGinley 2003). Females plug the nest entrance when they leave to forage. This, combined with the restricted foraging period, may reduce brood parasitism (McGinley 2003). Like other bees of the Sphecodogastra group of Lasioglossum, these bees are generally solitary, but with some aspects of social behavior. Females return to their natal nest to overwinter, often with other females. However only one overwintered female typically uses the nest for brood rearing and the others leave to establish their own nests (McGinley 2003). Species distribution: Lasioglossum danforthi is known only from Ward and Winkler counties, Texas, USA (McGinley 2003).

Lasioglossum danforthi là một loài Hymenoptera trong họ Halictidae. Loài này được McGinley mô tả khoa học năm 2003.