By: PJ Liesch, Extension Entomology Specialist, UW-Madison

While bees such as honey bees and bumblebees are well-known, Wisconsin is home to nearly 500 species of bees. Most of these bees go unrecognized by the public but provide critical pollination services. In this video, you will learn about some of the commonest wild bees in the state and highlight resources to help you identify these bees in your own yard and garden.

Wisconsin’s Busy Bees: Getting to Know the Bees in Your Area (Link to YouTube)

Additional information can be found at the following resources:

UW-Madison Insect Diagnostic Lab

Wisconsin Bee Identification Guide