@ liyanaga
Sweat Bee (family Halictidae #20958
Owned by liyanaga
Description
Appearance: They are often small and metallic in appearance, commonly sporting colors like metallic green, blue, or brassy black. As seen in the photo, they are often covered in fine, branched hairs that help them collect pollen.
Why the name? They are called "sweat bees" because they are frequently attracted to human perspiration to obtain moisture and essential salts.
Pollination: They are important and effective pollinators for both native wildflowers and many agricultural crops.
Social Behavior: While many bees are either solitary or live in large colonies, sweat bees have diverse social structures. Some species are solitary, while others exhibit varying degrees of social behavior, living in small, cooperative groups.
Sting: Like many bees, the females are capable of stinging, but they are generally very docile and will typically only sting if they are handled roughly or accidentally pressed against the skin.
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