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Blue orchard bee — printable fact sheet
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Blue orchard bee
Osmia lignaria
The blue orchard bee is a solitary, native bee species found across North America, known for its striking metallic blue to greenish coloration. Unlike honey bees, these bees do not form large colonies but nest individually in pre-existing cavities such as hollow stems or wood ho…
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- Unlike honey bees, blue orchard bees are solitary and do not make honey or wax combs.
- Blue orchard bees are about 60 times more efficient at pollinating fruit trees than honey bees. Females construct individual mud partitions in their nests to separate each egg. These bees are gentle and rarely sting unless handled roughly.
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