Yellow-faced Bees

Pronunciation
/YEL-lo-face bee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Yellow-faced Bee
Plural
Yellow-faced Bees

Definition

A group of bees belonging to the genus *Hylaeus* known for their distinctive yellow or white markings on their faces.

Etymology

From the Latin 'flavus' meaning 'yellow' and 'facies' meaning 'face'.

Example

Yellow-faced bees are important pollinators of native plants and some crops.

Synonyms

  • Masked Bees
  • Hylaeus Bees

Related Terms

Usage Notes

Yellow-faced bees are often confused with other similar species, but their facial markings are a key identifier.