The Bee Genera
These pages contain information on different bee genera. A genus (plural; genera) is a group of closely related species that are classified together within the scientific classification system. Each bee genus is characterized by it's unique physical and behavioural traits. Each genus is also further divided into different species. Here, you'll find pages on bees like bumble bees, sweat bees, and mason bees. Each page discusses what these bees look like, some general facts about them, their nesting preferences, and some conservation of each type of bee.
The bees in the genus Bombus are commonly known as Bumble bees. There are about 250 species of bumble bees worldwide. This page discusses the general facts, sociality, reproductive cycle, and conservation of bumble bees.
Photo credit: "Bombus on Tithonia - Oklahoma" by Thomas Shahan 3 is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
Bees in the genus Lasioglossum are commonly known as sweat bees. This group of bees contains the most species with over 1700 species! This page discusses general facts, nesting behaviours, sociality, and conservation of Lasioglossum bees.
Photo credit: "Lasioglossum sp. (Halictidae) auf Teufelsabbiss (Succisa pratensis), Quellgebiet der Holzwarche bei Mürringen, Ostbelgien" by Frank.Vassen is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
The bees in the genus Euglossa are commonly known as orchid bees. There are about 130 species of orchid bees. These bees are mainly found near the equator. This page discusses the general facts, sociality, reproductive cycle, and importance of Euglossa bees.