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There are Numerous species and genera in Missouri. Halictidae (sweat bees) in the order Hymenoptera (ants, bees, wasps)Description:There are many species of sweat bees in several genera in Missouri. All are small; none are aggressive. They can be brightly colored or dark; they can be metallic; their markings vary from green to red to yellow, often with bands similar to those of honeybees. To humans, one of the most noticeable traits of sweat bees is their attraction to perspiration, which offers them precious moisture and salts.Size: Length: 1/4 to 3/4 inch. Many sweat bees are quite small.Habitat and conservation: The many species in this group occupy a great variety of habitats. Nearly all sweat bees nest in the ground; a few nest in rotten wood. The bright green bees in the genus Augochlorella are the smallest and most abundant sweat bees, and many in that group have developed social behavior. However, their soil nests rarely have more than a few occupants.

Hi , My name is Peggy, Taking photos has been a great passion since my early life. Having learned solely by trial and error and hands on practice..Self taught .Capturing nature and wildlife has become my primary goal. There are so many different expressions in animals and even landscapes,that the possiblities are endless! An eye for detail has contributed greatly to any successes I have enjoyed. Born and raised in Missouri, I love the woods and the endless possibilities of beauty in the rolling mountains of the Ozark Foot Hills. Outgoing and tenacious ,I put my heart and soul into my photography and everything I do! . I currently learning to do some art work in addition to my photography. Accomplishments : 2016 Jefferson County Mo...