Discovering Solitary Bees

What is a solitary bee?

• A solitary bee is a bee that lives and nests alone, not in colonies.

• A solitary bee is a type of wasp that builds nests in groups.

• A solitary bee is a bee that migrates seasonally with others.

• A solitary bee is a bee that lives in large colonies.

How do solitary bees differ from honeybees?

• Solitary bees differ from honeybees in that they are non-colonial, do not produce honey, and nest individually.

• Solitary bees build their nests in hives.

• Solitary bees live in large colonies like honeybees.

• Solitary bees produce large amounts of honey.

What types of habitats do solitary bees prefer?

• Solitary bees prefer gardens, meadows, and woodlands with abundant flowering plants and undisturbed nesting sites.

• Swamps with stagnant water

• Deserts with minimal vegetation

• Urban areas with high pollution

Why are solitary bees important for the environment?

• Solitary bees are harmful to crops.

• Solitary bees only live in large colonies.

• Solitary bees are important for pollination, biodiversity, and food production.

• Solitary bees do not contribute to the ecosystem.

Name one way to help protect solitary bee populations.

• Plant native wildflowers

• Reduce garden space

• Use chemical pesticides

• Build concrete structures