Nomioidinae
Nomioidinae is a subfamily of bees in the family Halictidae, commonly known as sweat bees. The rank and composition of Nomioidinae have varied among taxonomic treatments; some classifications recognize Nomioidinae as a distinct subfamily, while others place it as a tribe within Halictinae. The name derives from the type genus Nomia, which anchors the group’s defining lineage in many classifications.
Members of Nomioidinae are typically small to medium-sized bees with diverse coloration, occasionally displaying metallic reflections.
Ecology and behavior within Nomioidinae range from solitary to primitively eusocial life histories. Some species exhibit
Distribution covers a wide geographic area, with greatest diversity in temperate regions of the Palearctic and