Augochlora Sweat Bees

Genus Augochlora

Augochlora Sweat Bees are more tolerant of cool weather than other bee species and are visibly active in late winter and early spring. Sweat Bees have pollen baskets on their legs and collect it like other bees. They can sting like other bees, but are very reluctant to do so. Adults feed on flower nectar they collect, or they steal it from aphids. They can be found on flowers or on tree bark. They are called Sweat Bees because they also seem to enjoy licking sweat off of arms and legs.