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Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee

Agapostemon virescens

Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee

A small metallic green sweat bee visits open flowers in meadows, gardens, and disturbed sunny areas. Adults drink nectar, while females gather pollen and excavate ground nests for their young. This bee is often attracted to human perspiration for salts, and a female can give a mild sting if handled.

Type
Wing / Venom
Conservation status
NE

Growth chain

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Range map records: GBIF.org (CC0 and CC BY). Country outlines: Natural Earth.