Robust fuzzy bee with yellow and black bands.
How to recognize it
Robust fuzzy bee with yellow and black bands.
Where you may find it in Ontario
Flower beds, meadows and gardens. Local occurrence depends on habitat, region and season.
Food and ecological role
Pollen and nectar. Every species is part of a larger food web involving plants, insects, birds and mammals.
When to look
Spring through autumn.
Make your backyard more welcoming
Provide diverse pesticide-free blooms and nesting habitat.
Identification and safety
Use several features, not a single colour or silhouette, to confirm identification. Observe wildlife from a respectful distance; do not handle or feed wild animals. For species-specific photographs and further details, see the reference below.
Further reading: Species identification / reference. Also see Ontario backyard resources.