\nSmall <\/strong>Carpenter Bees<\/strong> Family: Apidae<\/strong><\/td>\n| They are petite in size, with dark-colored bodies.<\/td>\n | They are distributed across different continents and are known for their affinity for nesting in pithy plant stems and decaying wood.<\/td>\n | They are solitary bees. Like their larger counterparts, small carpenter bees play a vital role in pollination.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nBlood Bees<\/strong> Family: Halictidae<\/strong><\/td>\n| They often come in small to medium-sized, with variations in coloration, including shades of metallic green, blue, and red.<\/td>\n | They inhabit diverse habitats across different regions, with a preference for nesting in the ground.<\/td>\n | They are social insects and can exhibit various nesting behaviors, including solitary, communal, or eusocial habits.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nOil-collecting Bees<\/strong> Family: Melittidae<\/strong><\/td>\n| A slender body and dark coloration characterize them.<\/td>\n | They are distributed in various regions, often associated with wetland environments and specific plant species.<\/td>\n | They are solitary bees and exhibit specialized behaviors for collecting oil from flowers, which they use as provisions for their offspring.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nBase-banded Furrow Bees<\/strong> Family: Halictidae<\/strong><\/td>\n| These are small to medium-sized bees, and they may have distinct patterns of bands or stripes on their bodies.<\/td>\n | They are found in different habitats worldwide, with a preference for nesting in the ground and utilizing a variety of floral resources.<\/td>\n | Base-banded furrow bees can exhibit diverse social behaviors, with some species being solitary while others are eusocial.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nPlasterer Bees<\/strong> Family: Colletidae<\/strong><\/td>\n| These are medium-sized bees with robust bodies and a dense covering of light-colored hairs.<\/td>\n | They are found in various regions across the globe, particularly in North America.<\/td>\n | These bees are known for their solitary nature and nesting habits, creating underground burrows or using pre-existing tunnels in soft or crumbling walls.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nWool Carder Bees<\/strong> Family: Megachilidae<\/strong><\/td>\n| They are relatively small in size, sporting yellow and black markings on their bodies.<\/td>\n | They are found in Europe, Asia, and Africa.<\/td>\n | They are known for their territorial behavior and the collection of plant fuzz for nest-building.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nFlower Bees<\/strong> Family: Apidae<\/strong><\/td>\n| They have a robust, hairy body with a distinctive pale band across their abdomen.<\/td>\n | They are found in various habitats across different continents, including Europe, Africa, and North America.<\/td>\n | These bees are solitary and build nests in sandy banks or soil, often forming dense aggregations where suitable nesting conditions are present.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nNomad Bees<\/strong> Family: Apidae<\/strong> \u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n| They come in small sizes and slender bodies, often with a metallic sheen to their appearance.<\/td>\n | These bees are native to various regions across the globe, including parts of Europe, Asia, and North America.<\/td>\n | They have evolved to resemble the host bees on which they depend for reproduction.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nLong-horned Bees<\/strong> Family: Apidae<\/strong><\/td>\n| They have elongated antennae, distinguishing them from other bee species.<\/td>\n | They are found in various habitats across the globe, demonstrating a preference for arid or semiarid regions.<\/td>\n | These bees exhibit solitary nesting behaviors, often utilizing pre-existing tunnels or caves.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nEnd-banded Furrow Bees<\/strong> Family: Halictidae<\/strong><\/td>\n| Small to medium-sized.<\/td>\n | They are native to North America.<\/td>\n | These bees are known for their communal nesting behavior, often forming dense aggregations in the ground.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nYellow-faced Bees<\/strong> Family: Colletidae<\/strong><\/td>\n| Relatively small bees with a distinct yellow face.<\/td>\n | They are found in various regions across the globe, particularly in Australia and the Pacific Islands.<\/td>\n | These little guys are solitary bees and are well-known for their incredible ability to navigate long distances back to their nests.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nResin Bees<\/strong> Family: Megachilidae<\/strong><\/td>\n| They exhibit a robust and hairy appearance, often with a metallic sheen.<\/td>\n | They are native to North America and can be found in various regions<\/td>\n | They are solitary in nature, constructing nests in cavities containing resin or soft plant materials.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nPantaloon Bees<\/strong> Family: Melittidae<\/strong><\/td>\n| They are characteristically large and robust, with dense hair covering their bodies.<\/td>\n | They are found in Europe and North Africa.<\/td>\n | They display solitary nesting behaviors, often burrowing into sandy or loamy soils.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nSharp-tail Bees<\/strong> Family: Megachilidae<\/strong><\/td>\n| These bees are relatively small in size, with distinctive pointed abdomens.<\/td>\n | They are found in various habitats, including grasslands, North America, and the Meadows, as well as some urban areas.<\/td>\n | These bees are known for their unique nesting habits, laying their eggs in the nests of other bees.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |