Brown-winged Striped-Sweat bee, female on spanish needles flower
Halictidae is the second-largest family of bees. They are commonly called sweat bees (especially the smaller species), as they are often attracted to perspiration. Usually dark-colored (frequently brown or black) and often metallic, halictids are found in various sizes, colors and patterns. Several species are all or partly green and a few are red, purple, or blue. Only females have the ability to deliver a sting. Due to their non-aggressive nature, they are only likely to sting if disturbed; the sting is minor.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halictidae
Brown-winged Striped-Sweat bee, female on spanish needles flower
Halictidae is the second-largest family of bees. They are commonly called sweat bees (especially the smaller species), as they are often attracted to perspiration. Usually dark-colored (frequently brown or black) and often metallic, halictids are found in various sizes, colors and patterns. Several species are all or partly green and a few are red, purple, or blue. Only females have the ability to deliver a sting. Due to their non-aggressive nature, they are only likely to sting if disturbed; the sting is minor.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halictidae