Halictidae (Noun)
Meaning
A family of small solitary bees; many are valuable pollinators for agriculture.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Halictidae consists of thousands of species, including some that are significant crop pollinators.
- Members of the family Halictidae, often called sweat bees, can be recognized by their metallic coloration and busy activity around flowers.
- The genus Agapostemon, a subset of the Halictidae family, comprises approximately 100 species worldwide, all solitary and known to contribute to local ecosystems.
- Pollinator specialists encourage the protection and promotion of the Halictidae family as many species can increase agricultural productivity through pollination services.
- Bees belonging to the family Halictidae usually live and forage independently and create complex nesting sites that house a single brood at a time.