The sweat bees belong to which family?

The sweat bees belong to which family?

• A. Halictidae
• B. Apidae
• C. Andrenidae
• D. Megachilidae

Answer: (A)

Sweat bees are grouped in Halictidae. This family is made up of many small to medium-sized bees, often with a shiny or metallic appearance, and they’re commonly observed visiting human sweat. That behavior gives the group its name. Halictidae covers a wide range of life histories, from solitary to weakly social, which helps distinguish them from the more eusocial members often associated with Apidae. The other options represent different groups: Apidae includes honey bees and bumblebees; Andrenidae are mining bees; Megachilidae includes leafcutter and mason bees with pollen carried on the abdomen.

Sweat bees are grouped in Halictidae. This family is made up of many small to medium-sized bees, often with a shiny or metallic appearance, and they’re commonly observed visiting human sweat. That behavior gives the group its name. Halictidae covers a wide range of life histories, from solitary to weakly social, which helps distinguish them from the more eusocial members often associated with Apidae. The other options represent different groups: Apidae includes honey bees and bumblebees; Andrenidae are mining bees; Megachilidae includes leafcutter and mason bees with pollen carried on the abdomen.