Tag: sweat bee

• Brown-winged striped sweat bee (Agapostemon splendens)

  Halictidae > Agapostemon > Agapostemon splendens No trip to the beach would be complete without spotting brown-winged striped-sweat bees (Agapostemon splendens) on asters in the dunes. The largest of eastern Agapostemon, this species is strongly associated with sand, and both males and females are distinctive in the field.   Phenology Active from late spring through…

  Bee Watching

  March 15, 2022

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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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  March 14, 2022

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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…

  Bee Watching

  March 14, 2022

  Backyard Bees, Species Page, Summer Bees

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• Ligated/Poey’s furrow bee (Halictus ligatus/poeyi)

  Halictidae > Halictus > Halictus ligatus / Halictus poeyi Ligated furrow bee (Halictus ligatus) and Poey’s furrow bee (Halictus poeyi) are among the most abundant backyard bees in the Western Hemisphere. If you’re near flowering plants—particularly Asteraceae—in North America any time between late spring and early fall, this species pair (which is currently not separable…

  Bee Watching

  March 13, 2022

  Backyard Bees, Halictus, Species Page, Summer Bees

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