Eastern Bumble Bee

Bombus impatiens

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The Easten bumble bee is a very successful pollinator. They have been introduced in the western United States and overseas to help with crop harvests.

Rusty-patched Bumble Bee

Bombus affinis

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The Rusty-patched bumble bee is on the endangered species list. They are thought to only be found in 0.1% of their historical range.

Brown-belted Bumble Bee

Bombus griseocollis

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The brown-belted bumble bee builds its nest underground or on the surface. They are eusocial, so they live in colonies where the work is divided between the reproductive and non-reproductive castes. 

Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

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Honey bees pollinate over 100 different crops in the U.S. They perform a "waggle dance" as a way to share information with other bees on where the best food source is. 

Carpenter Bee

Xylocopa virginica

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Carpenter bees like to  excavate holes in wood for shelter. Carpenter bees look just like bumble bees but have a shiny abdomen, instead of a fuzzy one like bumble bees. 

Mason Bee

Genus: Osmia

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Mason bees are one of the more popular species of bees used in bee keeping. They nest in pre-made holes in hollow stems or or holes in wood made by wood-burrowing insects. 

Sweat Bee

Family: Halictidae

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There are over 1,000 species of sweat bees in North America. They are known for their metallic colors. Sweat bees will pollinate almost every type of available flower. 

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