Sweat Bees, Halictid Bees, Halictidae (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Halictidae)

Sweat bees are very important pollinators for many wildflowers and crops, including stone fruits, pomme fruits, alfalfa, and sunflower. Sweat bee populations can be encouraged with wildflower plantings and by providing nesting areas. Halictids typically nest in bare soil located in a sunny location...

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Main Authors: Katie Buckley, Catherine Zettel Nalen, Jamie D. Ellis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2011-08-01
Series:EDIS
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Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/127057