Blackjack bees are important pollinators of many flowering plants. They are attracted to the nectar and pollen of many different plants, including roses, jasmine, lavender, and orchids.
In some cases, they are the only bee that visits a particular plant.
The blackjack bee is the only bee in the family Apidae that is native to North America. It is found in most of the United States, as well as parts of Canada and Mexico.
The blackjack bee is a small bee, reaching a length of only 2.5-3.0 mm.
It is mostly black, with a yellow band across the abdomen. The females are larger than the males, and have longer hairs on their abdomen.
The blackjack bee collects nectar from flowers using its long tongue. It eats pollen from flowers as well as other small insects.
