Wisconsin is home to roughly 500 species of bees.  Most of these species are “solitary bees” that nest individually and are docile in nature.  They can often have metallic colored bodies, such as these Halictid bees.

Extension Bulletin-Supporting Bees our Essential Pollinators

Extension Bulletin-The Wisconsin Bee Identification Guide

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