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Golden Sweat Bee

Augochlorella aurata

The Golden Sweat Bee is a small, shiny bee that loves to visit flowers. They are friendly and help plants grow by spreading pollen. You can find them buzzing around in gardens and meadows!

Habitat: Urban areas, gardens, meadows

Appearance

The Golden Sweat Bee has a stunning, iridescent metallic body that shimmers bright green or golden-green in sunlight. Its slender form and clear wings make it appear like a tiny flying jewel. This small bee often has faint stripes on its abdomen, distinguishing it from similarly sized flies.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderHymenopteraFamilyHalictidaeGenusAugochlorella
Golden Sweat Bee
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Golden Sweat Bee

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Female sweat bees often lay their eggs in nests they dug themselves, protecting their babies.

Its shimmering body is caused by light bouncing off tiny structures, not pigments!

Some golden sweat bees can 'buzz pollinate,' shaking pollen out of flowers like a tiny vibrator!

They are very gentle and rarely sting, even if you get very close to them!

Special abilities

Ability

Salt Seeker

Golden Sweat Bee can drink human sweat because it needs the salt and minerals that helps them stay healthy.

Ability

Flower Friend

Golden Sweat Bee has fuzzy hairs that help them collect pollen and carry it between flowers, helping plants make seeds.

Ability

Underground Architect

Golden Sweat Bee can dig small, cozy burrows in the soil because it helps them create safe nests for their young.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
8-15 mm
Size
4-8 mm
Lifespan
30-60 days
Flight Speed
10-15 km/h
Leg Count
6

Diet & Feeding

These bees sip sugary nectar and gather nutritious pollen from flowers to fuel their buzzing lives!

Age differences: Larvae eat a paste of pollen and nectar provisioned by the mother, while adults consume only nectar.

Primary Foods

  • Nectar
  • Pollen
  • Aster flowers
  • Goldenrod flowers
  • Clover flowers

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Golden Sweat Bees are friendly, but it's best to stay calm and not swat at them.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Golden Sweat Bee's wingspan?

8-15 mm

How big is Golden Sweat Bee?

4-8 mm

How long does Golden Sweat Bee live?

30-60 days

How fast can Golden Sweat Bee fly?

10-15 km/h

What does Golden Sweat Bee eat?

These bees sip sugary nectar and gather nutritious pollen from flowers to fuel their buzzing lives!

Where is Golden Sweat Bee usually found?

Urban areas, gardens, meadows

How does Golden Sweat Bee hunt?

Foraging

How many legs does Golden Sweat Bee have?

6

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