The shiny, metallic green color of this bee is vivid and uncommon compared to more typical yellow and black relatives. Augochlora Sweat Bees are small, with brown wings. Their bodies are shiny and metallic, covered in short hairs. As you can see, Sweat Bees have pollen baskets on their legs and collect it like other bees. They can sting like other bees, but are very reluctant to do so. They get their unlikely name, Sweat Bees, because they also seem to enjoy licking sweat off of arms and legs. The salt attracts the insect and allows for closer observation. They are not aggressive and are unlikely to sting. Like flies, one can shoo them away with gentle encouragement. ・・・ #growninhaiti #sweatbee #AugochloraPura #pollinators #agroforestry #biodiversity #squashblossom #haiti #ayiti #reforestation #species #nopesticides #organic #natureatwork https://www.instagram.com/p/B9gEMs2FYUp/?igshid=17m5kdh3op1es
