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Fine striped sweat bee

Agapostemon subtilior

The fine striped sweat bee is a small, shiny bee with beautiful stripes. They love to visit flowers and help plants grow by spreading pollen.

Habitat: Urban areas

Appearance

The Fine striped sweat bee is a dazzling metallic green on its head and thorax, giving it a jewel-like shine. Its abdomen is distinctly marked with bold black and yellow stripes, making it easily identifiable among other green bees.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderHymenopteraFamilyHalictidaeGenusAgapostemon
Fine striped sweat bee
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Fine striped sweat bee

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Sometimes, many female sweat bees will share a single nest entrance for safety!

Their dazzling metallic green bodies shimmer like tiny jewels when they fly!

These busy bees visit many different types of flowers, making them super important!

They are called 'sweat bees' because they love to sip salty sweat from your skin!

Special abilities

Ability

Vibrating Pollinator

Fine striped sweat bee can buzz-pollinate flowers by vibrating its body, which helps release pollen from certain plants.

Ability

Pollen Carrying Hairs

Fine striped sweat bee has specialized hairs on its legs that help it collect and carry pollen back to its nest for its young.

Ability

Underground Architect

Fine striped sweat bee can dig intricate underground nests, creating safe chambers to lay eggs and store food.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
10-18 mm
Size
7-9 mm
Lifespan
30-60 days
Flight Speed
12 km/h
Leg Count
6

Diet & Feeding

They drink sugary nectar for energy and gather protein-rich pollen for their growing babies.

Primary Foods

  • Nectar
  • Pollen
  • Asteraceae flowers
  • Rosaceae flowers

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

If you see a bee, just watch it from a distance. They are usually busy and won't bother you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fine striped sweat bee's wingspan?

10-18 mm

How big is Fine striped sweat bee?

7-9 mm

How long does Fine striped sweat bee live?

30-60 days

How fast can Fine striped sweat bee fly?

12 km/h

What does Fine striped sweat bee eat?

They drink sugary nectar for energy and gather protein-rich pollen for their growing babies.

Where is Fine striped sweat bee usually found?

Urban areas

How does Fine striped sweat bee hunt?

Foraging

How many legs does Fine striped sweat bee have?

6

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