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Mini Bees

15 years ago

I've got tens of thousands of little bees 1/8th to 1/4 of an inch long all over my shrubs, flowers, lawn, and garden veggies. Not that I mind, they seem to be doing all of the standard bee activities, and they don't seem to sting. I was wondering if someone could tell me what they are, and are they any different than honey bees. Do they produce honey? Do they polinate as well as other bees? Do they sting at all? Any info would be great.

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tonybeeguy
15 years ago
Try doing an internet search on native bees and see if you can identify them
msyoohoo
15 years ago
I just came on this forum for the same thing. Mini bees. Did you find out anything about them?
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tonybeeguy
15 years ago
Try this link. I may help you identify what kind of bee or bee mimic you have

Here is a link that might be useful: http://www.pollinator.com/identify/whatsbuzzin.htm

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