Dark Striped Bees
Andrena spp, Colletes spp, Lasioglossum spp, Halictus spp
This is a large group of bees from 4 different genera that are often difficult to distinguished from each other.
They are mostly solitary.
| Dark Striped Bee |
| Habitat: |
Generalists and Specialists |
| Development: |
Complete metamorphosis |
| Food: |
Herbivore |
| Flight Period: |
Variable. Long and short-lived species |
| Description: |
Thin, yellow or white stripes of hair on a black abdomen.
Dark bodies, some are slightly metallic. |
| Length: |
18 - 17 mm |