Ancyloscelis​ Chimney Bees

Genus Ancyloscelis​

Chimney bees (Ancyloscelis). Bees of this genus are found from the southwestern United States to southern South America. Chimney bees are solitary ground nesters, meaning each female builds her own nest in the soil. Although they are capable of stinging, they rarely do. They are called chimney bees because they build turrets over the entrances to their nests.