Chico State Herbarium Native Pollinator field trip

Stephen Fischer Photography

Sweat bee (halictus)
I noticed that this bee (and some other osmia) would lie down on a rock or piece of wood for about 10-15 seconds
after every few minutes of foraging.  Not sure if this is recover some energy by short rest, or to warm up on a hotter surface?
Sweat bee
family: halictidae
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