Halictus- sweat bees
Sweat bees are some of the most common bees in the Oregon croplands. They are broad generalists, visiting many different plant groups. Members of the genus Halictus are medium sized bees that vary from black to dark brown. They are distinguished from Lasioglossum, a similar genus, by the placement of their abdominal hairbands along the bottom edge of the abdominal segments. Four species are found in Oregon.
Seladonia is a subgenus of Halictus.
Size: 9-15mm
Preferred crops: Many, especially clover, marigold, and zinnia grown for seed.
Nesting Behavior: Halictus are partially social and nest in tunnels in the ground.
Seladonia is a subgenus of Halictus.
Size: 9-15mm
Preferred crops: Many, especially clover, marigold, and zinnia grown for seed.
Nesting Behavior: Halictus are partially social and nest in tunnels in the ground.
Sweat bees carry pollen on their hind legs and some hairs on the underside of their bodies.