Mining Bee

Commonly found in gardens, woodlands, and areas with dry, sandy soil suitable for ground nesting.

Adults primarily feed on nectar and pollen from a wide variety of flowers; larvae consume pollen stores provided by the mother in underground cells.

Solitary ground-nesters. Females dig tunnels in the earth where they lay eggs. They are most active in early spring and are important pollinators of many plant species.

Extremely beneficial as pollinators for both crops and wildflowers. They are non-aggressive and rarely sting unless handled roughly or stepped upon; their sting is generally mild.