Sweat bee (or a similar small, black bee species)

Widely diverse, found in various terrestrial environments including gardens, meadows, forests, and urban areas worldwide.

Adults feed on nectar and pollen from a wide variety of flowers. Larvae are provisioned with pollen and nectar by the female.

Many species are solitary, nesting in underground burrows, while some exhibit communal or even primitively social behaviors. They are active during the day, foraging for food.

Generally beneficial as important pollinators for wild and cultivated plants. Bites or stings are rare and usually mild, occurring only if provoked or accidentally trapped.