Bees

Cellophane bees are fascinating solitary bees known for their unique underground nests and shiny waterproof brood cells. Unlike honey bees, they do not live in … Read More

Masked bees are small, smooth-bodied solitary bees known for their pale face markings that often look like a tiny mask. Most belong to the Hylaeus … Read More

Yellow-faced bees are small, solitary bees known for their smooth dark bodies and pale facial markings. Many species belong to the genus Hylaeus and are … Read More

Wool carder bees are fascinating solitary bees known for collecting soft plant hairs to build their nests. Unlike honeybees, they do not live in large … Read More

Resin bees are fascinating pollinators that use sticky plant resin, mud, leaves, fibers, or similar natural materials to build and protect their nests. Some bees … Read More

Melissodes digger bees are fascinating native pollinators known for their fuzzy bodies, ground-nesting habits, and long antennae in males. These solitary bees are often seen … Read More

Stingless bees are small social bees known for living in colonies, producing honey, and pollinating many wild and cultivated plants. Although they do not have … Read More

Cuckoo bees are fascinating parasitic bees that do not build their own nests or collect pollen for their young. Instead, they lay eggs in the … Read More

Long-horned bees are interesting native bees known for the extra-long antennae found on many males. These bees are usually hairy, active around flowers, and important … Read More

Mining bees are solitary ground-nesting bees found in gardens, meadows, woodlands, grasslands, and sandy habitats. They come in many colors, from tawny orange to black, … Read More