Ligated Furrow Bee (Halictus ligatus)
Photo: USGS Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Laboratory
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Ligated Furrow Bee

Halictus ligatus
Not Evaluated

Fascinating facts about the Ligated Furrow Bee

At a glance

RangeNorth America
HabitatOpen savanna
DietNectar and pollen

About the Ligated Furrow Bee

In the warm, sun-drenched meadows, the Ligated Furrow Bee dances through the air with an effortless elegance, its iridescent fur glimmering like polished jewels as it flits from bloom to bloom. With a frenetic energy, it darts and weaves, its delicate wings beating at a hypnotic pace as it gathers nectar and pollen for its underground nest, a hidden world of intricate tunnels and chambers. As it moves, the bee leaves a trail of subtle beauty, its gentle touch igniting a cascade of life and color in the vibrant tapestry of the natural world.

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