Get this handy booklet to common bees (and their look-alikes) of the
eastern USA, and learn how to identify them.
Bees are beloved garden visitors and are essential to a healthy
ecosystem. We welcome their arrival and celebrate their vital work as
pollinators, supporting the growth of flowers, plants, and trees. If you
see bees in your area, keep this convenient guide close at hand.
Designed for ease of use, the booklet is organized by group for quick
identification. Narrow your choices by group, and view just a few bees
at a time. The professional photographs showcase 160 species--including
bee look-alikes, such as beetles, hoverflies, and wasps. Written by
biologist, pollinator conservationist, and award-winning author Heather
Holm, Common Native Bees of the Eastern United States features species
found east of the 100th meridian (from eastern North Dakota down to
eastern Texas and all the way to the Atlantic Ocean).
Book Features
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Pocket-sized format--easier than laminated foldouts
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Professional photos showing key markings
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Easy-to-use information for even casual observers
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The author's "Top 10 Things You Can Do for Bees"
Improve your identification skills and learn to make your backyard or
garden a welcome place for bees, with this lightweight quick guide.