Sweat bee
Halictus
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Tiny metallic green or black solitary bees. Ground-nesting throughout Bay Area; abundant pollinators for wildflowers and crops, attracted to varied native plantings.
Plants that support Sweat bee
3 plants
Alpine Self-heal
Prunella vulgaris var. lanceolata
perennial herb
Summer foraging resource
Bay Area native
Cascade Canada Goldenrod
Solidago elongata
perennial herb
pollen and nectar forager during peak goldenrod bloom
Bay Area nativeKeystone species
Large-flowered Collomia
Collomia grandiflora
annual
Early season pollen and nectar foraging
Bay Area native