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The Western Honey Bee (Apis Mellifera) is the most widespread domesticated bee. Beekeepers like this species as it produces honey and beeswax.
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This bee species (Agapostemon Splendens) is native to Florida. It pollinates a large number of flowers, particularly various types of mint.
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These bees (Bombus Impatiens) are pollinators that live underground. They nest in the ground.
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This bee species (Halictus Poeyi) is part of the Halictus family. These bees are found all over the Northern hemisphere.
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The American Bumble Bee (Bombus Pensylvanicus) used to be the most common bee species in the South-East. However, its population is declining.
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These bees (Xylocopa Virginica) are seen living together. As eusocial bees, the Eastern Carpenter Bee gets its name for its nesting inside pieces of wood.
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The black Southern Carpenter Bee lives in solitude nesting alone in dead pieces of wood. It faces a reduced habitat in the state, mainly due to excessive urbanization.
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Dilemma Orchid Bees (Euglossa Dilemma) are believed to have arrived in Florida by accident. These bees originate from Costa Rica and Mexico.
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These bees are recognized by their large bodies and all-black color. Larger than a typical honey bee, this species is almost as large as a regular Carpenter bee.
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These bees (Melissodes Bimaculatus) are common throughout North America. They are identified by a short black body with yellow hairy legs.