Mining Bee

Natural Habitat

Gardens, woodlands, and grasslands, typically nesting in well-drained, sandy soil.

Diet & Feeding

Nectar and pollen from a wide variety of flowering plants.

Behavior Patterns

Solitary nesters that excavate burrows in the ground. They are early-season pollinators, often emerging in spring. Females provision cells with pollen balls for their larvae.

Risks & Benefits

Crucial pollinators for many wild plants and agricultural crops. They are generally non-aggressive and rarely sting humans unless handled roughly.

Identified on: 6/6/2026