sweat bees
Salt-seeking tiny insects
Sweat bees are small bees attracted to human perspiration, which they land on skin to drink for its salt content.
Their sting is mild.
Most are metallic green or black, and despite their nuisance reputation, they're important pollinators.
A sweat bee landed on my arm while I was gardening.
Pollen-transferring organism
- foragingSeeking wild food sources
- antennaeSensory appendages on insects
- exoskeletonExternal skeletal structure
- arthropodJointed-limb invertebrate phylum
invertebrate · proboscis · mandible · metamorphosis · larvae · pupae · entomology · iridescent
- venomInjected animal poison
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- itchingIrritating skin sensation
- rednessCrimson-hued state
irritation · allergic reaction · antihistamine · welt · defensive · non-aggressive · provoked · pinch
Floral reproductive grains
- nectarFloral sugar water
- cross-pollinationFertilization between different plants
- anthersPollen-producing stamen parts
- stamensPollen-bearing flower organs
blooms · pollinators · ecosystem · biodiversity · angiosperms · fertilization · wildflowers · squash
Extremely small in size
- metallicResembling ore-based elements
- iridescentShowing shifting spectral colors
- diminutiveVery small, or nickname form
- compactTightly packed together
minuscule · slender · delicate · inconspicuous · overlooked · greenish · bronze · black
Fluid from exertion
- saltSodium chloride compound
- moistureSmall amounts of liquid
- skinBody's outer layer
- humidContaining much moisture
summer · hikers · gardeners · athletes · body heat · warm weather · electrolytes · landed
Plot for edible plants
- flower bedsCultivated planting areas
- bloomsFlowers or flourishes
- landscapingModifying outdoor areas aesthetically
- perennialsFlora regrowing annually
annuals · backyard · urban gardening · beneficial insects · pest control · companion planting · organic gardening · meadow
pollinator
Pollen-transferring organism
- foragingSeeking wild food sources
- antennaeSensory appendages on insects
- exoskeletonExternal skeletal structure
arthropod · invertebrate · proboscis · mandible · metamorphosis · larvae · pupae · entomology · iridescent · metallic
mild sting
redness · irritation · allergic reaction · antihistamine · welt · defensive · non-aggressive · provoked · pinch · sensitive skin
pollen
Floral reproductive grains
- nectarFloral sugar water
- cross-pollinationFertilization between different plants
- anthersPollen-producing stamen parts
stamens · blooms · pollinators · ecosystem · biodiversity · angiosperms · fertilization · wildflowers · squash · sunflowers
tiny
Extremely small in size
- metallicResembling ore-based elements
- iridescentShowing shifting spectral colors
- diminutiveVery small, or nickname form
compact · minuscule · slender · delicate · inconspicuous · overlooked · greenish · bronze · black · striped
perspiration
Fluid from exertion
humid · summer · hikers · gardeners · athletes · body heat · warm weather · electrolytes · landed · skin contact
vegetable garden
Plot for edible plants
- flower bedsCultivated planting areas
- bloomsFlowers or flourishes
- landscapingModifying outdoor areas aesthetically
perennials · annuals · backyard · urban gardening · beneficial insects · pest control · companion planting · organic gardening · meadow · pollinator garden
sweat beesAfricanized bees
Aggressive hybrid bee subspecies
killer bees · hornets · yellowjackets · murder hornets · paper wasps
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