NO. 022
Bees & wasps
Common eastern bumblebee
First abdominal segment is yellow
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NO. 023
Illustration · not shown at life size
Illustration · not shown at life sizeBees & wasps / Insect
Bicolored striped sweat bee
Agapostemon virescens
A green bee? Yes! This little bee has a metallic green head and middle, and nests in the ground.
Let’s look closerLittle clues
Three things to notice.
Metallic green head and thorax.
Striped abdomen.
Nests in tunnels in the ground.
Out in the world
Where to look.
Around southeastern Wisconsin
Flowers and sunny garden beds.
When to look
Late spring through early fall.
Look closely. Leave your tiny neighbor where you found it.
A closer look
One clue is just the start.
Males and females have different stripes. A green head and middle are good clues, but other bees can look similar.
A special find can be hard to spot without being biologically rare. Encounters depend on season and habitat.
Keep exploring
Meet the neighbors.
For curious grownups, too
Read a little further.
Original summaries, with references for deeper reading. Field notes are being checked against the supplied research.
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