Category: Species Page
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Rufous-backed cellophane bee (Colletes thoracicus)
Colletidae > Colletes > Colletes thoracicus Rufous-backed cellophane bee (Colletes thoracicus) is the latest of the three spring-flying spring Colletes. This is a “suburban” bee of mid-Atlantic and southern New England states, often occurring in lawns, backyards, and parks. C. thoracicus nests in well-draining soils and is known to associate in massive nesting aggregations that…
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Unequal cellophane bee (Colletes inaequalis)
Colletidae > Colletes > Colletes inaequalis Unequal cellophane bee (Colletes inaequalis) carries spring on its wings. It is one of the earliest species active in the year, and can even be found when snow is still on the ground. This is a “suburban” bee, typically nesting in sunny lawns, cemeteries, and well trafficked park paths…
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Orange-legged furrow bee (Halictus rubicundus)
Halictidae > Halictus > Halictus rubicundus Orange-legged furrow bee (Halictus rubicundus) is among one of most widespread bee species in the world, occurring frequently in human-disturbed areas. A medium, boldly-striped sweat bee, this species forages on a variety of flowers, though it is generally not encountered as frequently as its more abundant relatives H. ligatus/poeyi.…
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Confusing furrow bee (Halictus confusus)
Halictidae > Halictus > Halictus confusus Confusing furrow bee (Halictus confusus) is distinctive among backyard Halictus for its dark metallic coloration. H. confusus frequents a variety of habitats, including gardens. As such, H. confusus can easily be confused with other garden bees. More often than not, the confusing lookalikes are actually metallic Lasioglossum, not other…