Mining bee in Sellwood - Ask Extension
Saw this bee on a tulip leaf, early evening. I’ve been told it is hard to ID these to species level, but is there a list of which species are in OR...
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Mining bee in Sellwood #744285
Asked April 14, 2021, 12:14 PM EDT
Saw this bee on a tulip leaf, early evening. I’ve been told it is hard to ID these to species level, but is there a list of which species are in OR, and what plants the various Adrena bees frequent?
Multnomah County Oregon
Expert Response
Hi Linda, I'm always amazed at how much other people notice in the insect world. Yes, indeed there is a great publication from the Oregon Department of Agriculture which lists of common bee pollinators of the Willamette Valley. I like this publication as it shows where the bees carry pollen, which are their favored plants, and their nesting behavior.
You might also like the "Pocket Guide to Identifying Bees of Portland", from the Xerces Society and the Portland Park and Recreation District.
Check out the Oregon Bee Project for all sorts of resources related to bees.
Happy identifying!
You might also like the "Pocket Guide to Identifying Bees of Portland", from the Xerces Society and the Portland Park and Recreation District.
Check out the Oregon Bee Project for all sorts of resources related to bees.
Happy identifying!
