Long-horned Bee

Natural Habitat

Flowery meadows, grasslands, and woodland edges with loose soil for nesting.

Diet & Feeding

Nectar and pollen from flowers, showing a preference for legumes such as vetches and clovers.

Behavior Patterns

Solitary ground-nesters; males have distinctive long antennae and often congregate in sleeping clusters on vegetation.

Risks & Benefits

Vital pollinators for native wildflowers and crops; they are non-aggressive and generally do not pose a risk to humans.

Identified on: 6/17/2026