Dusty Sweat Bee
Halictus farinosus
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Small metallic green sweat bee with pale facial hairs. Solitary nester in bare ground; reliable pollinator for diverse native wildflowers spring through fall.
Plants that support Dusty Sweat Bee
3 plants
Interior Goldenbush
Ericameria linearifolia
shrub
Native bee utilizing pollen and nectar throughout growing season
Bay Area native
Ruby Chalice Clarkia
Clarkia rubicunda
annual
Spring pollen collection for nesting females
Bay Area native
