This group contains several genera that all follow the same general coloration pattern of dark head, light thorax hairs, and hairy black and light yellow abdomen.
- fuzzy, matte abdomen
- carries pollen in pellets on hind legs
- common in gardens throughout year
- glossy black abdomen
- prominent black dot on thorax
- builds nests in wooden desks and eaves
- very fast flier
- common in summer months
- carries pollen in brushes on hind legs
- very fast flier
- associated with spring-blooming shrubs, especially blueberry and redbud
- no dark spot on thorax
- found on hibiscus or rose-of sharon
- short thorax hairs, no dark spot on thorax
- very rare north of New York City