Sweat bees are smaller in size, ranging from 0.125 to 0.5 inches in length, according to Terminix. They are known for their metallic coloring, which is often green with red or yellow stripes.

Sweat bees are only dangerous if you’re extremely allergic to bees. In certain individuals, bee stings can turn into emergency situations. They can even be deadly. ...

Honeybees, though beloved, are not native to North America and handle just 20% of pollination. Native bees do most of the ...

Sweat bees are most active between spring and fall. Almost entirely ground nesters, these green bees (and sweat bees, in general) nest alone, in groups, and in several other configurations.

Sweat bees, Halictidae, are digger bees that can be a nuisance in vegetable gardens. They pollinate a wide range of flowers, fruits, and vegetables but also supplement their diet with human sweat.

Sphecodes johnsonii (sweat bee), a native parasitic bee. Both this bee and Nomada banski were found by the volunteer Kay John in her yard. Hylaeus punctatus (punctate masked bee), a tiny black bee ...

Science | April/May 2025. This Intrepid Team of Bee Lovers Are Doing Everything They Can to Save Rare Native Species From Extinction. Iridescent sweat bees, hairy-faced mining bees, tiny Perdita ...

Sphecodes davisii (cuckoo sweat bee), a member of the sweat bee family, which is attracted to perspiration. It was found in a yard near Erie.

Sphecodes johnsonii (sweat bee), a native parasitic bee. Both this bee and Nomada banski were found by the volunteer Kay John in her yard. Hylaeus punctatus (punctate masked bee) , a tiny black ...

Discovering bees requires patience, a discerning eye, and lots of tools. Over 16 months, Kevin Thomas, a participant in a citizen science project by Penn State, caught 400 assorted bees in his ...

Discovering bees requires patience, a discerning eye, and lots of tools. Over 16 months, Kevin Thomas, a participant in a citizen science project by Penn State, caught 400 assorted bees in his ...