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Augochlorine Sweat Bees

Augochlorini

Augochlorine sweat bees are small, shiny bees that love to collect pollen. They are friendly and help flowers grow by spreading pollen from one bloom to another.

Habitat: Urban areas, gardens

Appearance

The Augochlorine Sweat Bees are small, often brightly metallic green, blue, or coppery-golden insects. They have clear wings and distinctively large eyes, setting them apart from drabber bee species. Their bodies shimmer in the sunlight.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderHymenopteraFamilyHalictidaeGenusAugochlora
Augochlorine Sweat Bees
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Augochlorine Sweat Bees

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Wow! Many Augochlorine bees are important plant pollinators, helping flowers make seeds!

Wow! Some species live alone, while others share a small nest like roommates!

Wow! Their nests often look like tiny tunnels in the ground or old logs!

Wow! They get their 'sweat bee' name by sometimes sipping your sweat for salt!

Special abilities

Ability

Shimmering Camouflage

Augochlorine Sweat Bees has a metallic exoskeleton that helps them blend into leafy environments or deter predators.

Ability

Pollen Pockets

Augochlorine Sweat Bees can carry pollen on special hairs (scopa) on their legs that helps them transport food.

Ability

Tunnel Architects

Augochlorine Sweat Bees can dig nests in the ground or soft wood because it provides a safe place for eggs.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
10-20 mm
Size
5-10 mm
Lifespan
30-90 days
Flight Speed
15 km/h
Leg Count
6
Colony Size
1-20

Diet & Feeding

These bees primarily drink nectar for energy and collect pollen for their developing young.

Primary Foods

  • Nectar
  • Pollen
  • Tree sap

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

pollinates

Sunflower

Helianthus annuus

helps transfer pollen between sunflower plants.

pollinates

Black-eyed Susan

Rudbeckia hirta

assists in the reproduction of these common wildflowers.

eaten by

Praying Mantis

Mantis religiosa

an ambush predator that catches bees on flowers.

eaten by

Flower Crab Spider

Misumena vatia

ambushes bees visiting flowers for nectar.

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Don't worry! These bees are friendly and usually won't sting unless they feel scared.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Augochlorine Sweat Bees's wingspan?

10-20 mm

How big is Augochlorine Sweat Bees?

5-10 mm

How long does Augochlorine Sweat Bees live?

30-90 days

How fast can Augochlorine Sweat Bees fly?

15 km/h

What does Augochlorine Sweat Bees eat?

These bees primarily drink nectar for energy and collect pollen for their developing young.

Where is Augochlorine Sweat Bees usually found?

Urban areas, gardens

How does Augochlorine Sweat Bees hunt?

Foraging

How many legs does Augochlorine Sweat Bees have?

6

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