Pollen Transport
Mining bees carry pollen on their hind legs and on hairs
between the abdomen and the thorax.
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One of the many ways that species of bees differ is in the way they transport pollen. Almost all of them rely on specialized hairs to hold pollen during flight. For each genus in this guide an icon is provided with these hairs highlighted. |
NestingMost native bees in Oregon are solitary, meaning only a single female builds the nest (or nests) and lays eggs. This is very different from social bees, like honey bees, which need many individuals to maintain the nest and care for the young. The behavior of some bees is neither strictly solitary nor social.
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Size
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For each genus an icon is provided that shows the average size of its members, as compared to a honey bee. It also gives a range of sizes for members of each genus, in millimeters.
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2016 Oregon Department of Agriculture
