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Colletidae

Plasterer bees, Polyester bees, and Yellow-faced bees

An uncommon family within British Columbia, these bees coat the walls of their nests with specialized secretions hence where many get their name "plasterer".

Lincoln Best

Polyester bees

  • Uncommon in BC

  • Solitary

  • Nest underground

  • Pollen Specialists

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