Bees are nearly ubiquitous, occurring on every continent except Antarctica. Wherever there are insect-pollinated flowering plants — forest, farms, cities and wildlands — there are bees. And just because …

Apr 3, 2018 · Native bees differ in the seasons they appear, habitats they prefer, and flowers they favor. Look for these bees and others in your outdoor spaces. They are all quite different from honey bees …

About 4,000 bee species live in North America! About 70% of them nest in the ground, and most are solitary. Learn more about these important pollinators.

The largest one, Apidae, includes bumble bees and our well-known non-native honey bees. The social, honey-producing stingless bees of South America are included here, as well as thousands of solitary …

Apr 4, 2025 · Scientists estimate there are about 4,000 species of native bees in the U.S.—and they’re both cooler and ecologically more important than honeybees

Across the country live about 4,000 native bee species — most of which are solitary and nest in the ground — coming in nearly every color of the rainbow and ranging widely in size.

May 20, 2025 · Learn about the importance, habitats, and conservation of native honey bees in North America. Understand their role in pollination and ecosystem health, and discover ways to protect …