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Have you met these five native bees?
Honeybees may get all the credit, but these five unique native bees also play a vital role in pollination and agriculture.
By Steve Blackledge, Senior Director, Conservation America Campaign, Environment America
With summer here, gardens and fields will burst to life with countless buzzing bees.
The fascinating world of our wild native bees
America is home to nearly 4,000 native bee species (and we’re still finding more), each uniquely adapted to pollinate specific plants in your backyard, parks and neighborhoods. Unlike honeybees, native bees rarely produce honey, build large hives or have a queen. Instead, these hardworking pollinators live alone or in small groups, playing crucial roles in maintaining biodiversity and abundant harvests.
We’re spotlighting some fascinating and unique native bee species, including some you might already know from your own garden. But whether you’re old friends or just meeting for the first time, join us in celebrating the amazing native bees that help our world thrive.
Five native bees you’ll wish you met sooner
Move over honeybees — these native pollinators are the real stars of the garden. Let’s take a look at some of our native bees and see what all the buzz is about.
Nikki Jackson | Public DomainTwo-spotted longhorn bee
The two-spotted longhorn bee is a summer garden regular across the eastern U.S. Males are jet-black with two white spots on their abdomen. A bit smaller than honeybees FINISH READING HERE
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