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Family Halictidae Thomson (66 taxa)

Two subfamilies are found in Florida. Key from Michener

Episternal grove below scrobal groove absent or in a weak depression, sometimes directed strongly forward. Third submarginal cell about as long as first.. Nomiinae

Episternal grove distinct and directed strongly downward below scrobal groove; when there are three submarginal cells, first submarginal cell about equal to second and third combined.. Halictinae