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Michigan Wild Bee Identification Cards

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December 3, 2024 - Nate Walton<waltonn2@msu.edu>, Michigan State University Extension

Bees and other insects are important for pollination of many of Michigan’s agricultural crops as well as the wild plants that keep our ecosystems functioning at their best. Michigan is home to more than 460 species of bees, and they can be found throughout the state from deep within our cities to the deepest reaches of wilderness.

These bee identification cards can help you learn about bees that you might see visiting flowers in your neighborhood. They can be printed or downloaded for viewing wherever you may go.

This is an introductory guide that only includes a small sample of Michigan’s bee diversity. For more in-depth information, please visit the Michigan Pollinator Initiative page about native bees.

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