![]() ![]() Ground-nesting bees are at risk from predators that aim to steal the nest contents. A nest has one entrance (a hole at the surface of the ground) which is used by multiple females. Like apartment complexes in the human world, many females (up to 30!) will live in a single nest, but each will take care of her own offspring independently. Unlike the social societies of honey bees or bumble bees, Agapostemon nest in communal societies. Females take turns guarding the nests from unwanted intruders like parasitic flies and cuckoo bees. Agapostemon virescens live in underground communal nests. Mulched garden beds, sandy paths, patchy lawns are suitable nesting habitat. They use their natal nest or dig a new hole in sparsely vegetated soils. In mid-May, mated females emerge from hibernation and build nests underground. virescens are active for most of the growing season-typically from mid-May through late October-consisting of two generations of females. For a quick guide, reference Nick’s field ID tips.Ī. To help you spot one, let’s review its life cycle, flower preferences, and appearance. It lives mostly in the Midwestern and Northeastern United States (but with sightings from coast to coast). The bicolored striped-sweat bee ( Agapostemon virescens) is a stunning green bee that you can find in your garden all year long. ![]() But did you know that not all bees look like that? One of the most common bees in eastern North America is slender, shiny, and green! Ask a kid to draw a bee, and they will make it big and fuzzy, with black-and-yellow stripes. ![]()
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