Halictidae
Pronunciation: [Ha·LIC·ti·dae]
Common Name: Sweat Bees
Description: Sweat bees can be different colors but most often stand out when they are metallic. They are unique to the Hymenoptera with a curved basal vein and two or three submarginal cells in the forewing. They are solitary in nature and nest in the ground or feed on pollen.
Spot ID Key Characters:
- Body often metallic in color
- Three submarginal cells in front wing
- Basal vein in front wing strongly arched (curved)
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Order: Hymenoptera
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