Small Sweat Bee

Gardens, meadows, and areas with flowering plants where loose soil is available for nesting

Adults feed on floral nectar and pollen; larvae consume pollen and nectar provisions provided by the female

Often solitary or primitively social; they are named for their attraction to human sweat for salt content, and they are active during daylight hours for foraging

Benefits include vital pollination for native plants and agriculture; risks are minimal as they are non-aggressive and possess a very mild sting that is rarely used unless handled